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In this clip, Christine is joined by Ballet Manila principal dancers Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Mark Sumaylo, as well as former BM artists Rudy De Dios and Tiffany Chiang-Janolo.

Jul 10

Jul 10 25 Life Lessons I Learned From Ballet - #24

25 Life Lessons

24. You cannot teach everything.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Talk about dance: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I’m going to dance in all the galaxies.

Jul 7

Jul 7 Ballet Manila Moments: A choreographer finds his wings

The choreography is eight minutes long and offers an insight into Geri’s artistry, leading to that moment when the choreographer found his wings and took flight.

Jul 2

Jul 2 Ballet Dictionary: Costume

Costumes are used to enhance the scene or setting of a production.

Jun 30

Jun 30 Talk about dance: Steve Maraboli

Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Ballet Manila Moments: A mentor’s treasured gift

Carmen holds a special place in the proud history of Ballet Manila.

Jun 25

Jun 25 In Their Own Words: Jamil Montibon on the gift of a second chance

In Their Own Words

“Pinasayaw po nila ako. Pinakamalaking role ko po yung Sari’t Bahag. “

Jun 24

Jun 24 Talk about dance: Rudolf Nureyev

The main thing is dancing, and before it withers away from my body, I will keep dancing till the last moment, the last drop.

Jun 19

Jun 19 Ballet Manila Moments: In synch

Lune, a piece about two similarly clad women attempting to assert their individuality but ending up doing the same thing, premiered in 2014 as performed by Sofia Sangco-Peralta and Naomi Jaena.

Jun 18

Jun 18 Ballet Dictionary: Neoclassical Ballet

Neoclassical Ballet is a style that emerged in the 20th century

Jun 17

Jun 17 Talk about dance: Shelley Shepard Gray

Dancers have a very hard job. We must take our ugly, callused, blistered, and bruised feet and present them in a way so that they are mistaken as the most beautiful things on Earth.

Jun 12

Jun 12 Ballet Manila Moments: History in motion

This clip shows one of the most memorable scenes in Rebel with the entire company on stage dancing to the protest anthem, Bayan Ko.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Ballet Dictionary: Temps de l’ange

A temps de l’ange is an “Angel’s step”.

Jun 10

Jun 10 Talk about dance: Suzanne Brockmann

Dare, dream, dance, smile and sing loudly! And have faith that love is an unstoppable force.

Jun 8

Jun 8 Ballet Manila Moments: From one generation to the next

In these clips, we see the mother and daughter performing their respective solos for a sentimental Ballet Manila Moment.

Jun 4

Jun 4 Ballet Dictionary: Modern Dance