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This is why the idea of finding love across the dance floor endures - symbolizing that, when we know the true rhythm of our heart, we know the other.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Ballet’s animal kingdom

Features

From Swan Lake to Ibong Adarna, Ballet Manila has enthralled audiences with enchanted creatures.

Oct 2

Oct 2 Ballet Manila Moments: Ballet in full bloom

In this clip from the 2018 season, Mark Sumaylo reprised his role but this time with Abigail Oliveiro as his partner.

Sep 28

Sep 28 Talk about dance: William Butler Yeats

Come Faeries, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!

Sep 25

Sep 25 This Month in BM History: September 2004

This Month In BM History

La Bayadere (The Water Bearer or The Temple Dancer) was brought to the stage by Ballet Manila in all its intrigue-filled glory in September 2004 at Aliw Theater.

Sep 21

Sep 21 Ballet Manila Moments: On pointe at the circus

This clip was taken from a Circus D’Ballet performance in 2019 featuring Tony Fabella’s Magandang Gabi and Osias Barroso and Gerardo Francisco’s Sumayaw Sumunod.

Sep 17

Sep 17 Talk about dance: Simonides

Dancing is silent poetry.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Ballet Manila shares message of hope in ‘Walang Hanggang Paalam’ dance film

Features

At a time of immense uncertainty, Ballet Manila is sharing a message of hope through an achingly touching dance film that celebrates love while underscoring the immeasurable value of the arts.

Sep 15

Sep 15 Ballet Manila Moments: A nineteen-year wait

This clip shows the two performances of Les Sylphides staged 19 years apart – a long but worthy wait for some stunning Ballet Manila moments.

Sep 9

Sep 9 Talk about dance: Erol Ozan

Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible only for a moment.

Sep 7

Sep 7 Lisa Macuja School of Ballet completes first-ever online ballet recital

Features

In the school’s long history, there has never been a recital like this one.

Sep 4

Sep 4 Ballet Manila Moments: Bringing the pirate to the Philippines

This clip features scenes from three shows of Le Corsaire – one in 1998 (with Osias Barroso and Pamela Asprer) and two in 2018 (with Katherine Barkman and Nicole Barroso as Gulnara, and with Mark Sumaylo and Abigail Oliveiro).

Sep 2

Sep 2 Talk About Dance: Kamand Kojour

We dance to seduce ourselves. To fall in love with ourselves. When we dance with another, we manifest the very thing we love about ourselves so that they may see it and love us too.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Choreography in Focus: Gomburza by Ernest Mandap

Choreography In Focus

In his choreography called Gomburza, Ernest Mandap wanted to pay tribute to the priests not just by extolling their heroism but also by touching on their humanity and the rawness of their emotions at a most crucial time.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Ballet Manila Moments: A multi-cultural dance tapestry

In this clip are excerpts of Sayaw Sa Pamlang taken from performances in the Philippines (2001 and 2016) and in Malaysia (2019).

Aug 24

Aug 24 Talk about dance: Alarmel Valli

Dance is like wine; it matures with every performance.

Aug 22

Aug 22 My favorite dance movie: Sean Pelegrin

My Favorite Dance Movie

When it comes to dance movies, Ballet Manila company artist Sean Pelegrin swears by the street dance battle film You Got Served.

Aug 20

Aug 20 Ballet Manila Moments: That distinctly Filipino flavor