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Choreography In Focus

Butterflies inspired Spanish choreographer David Campos Cantero to create Velvet Wings for Ballet Manila in 1998.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Talk about dance: Jordan Matter

They don’t choose to dance. Dance has chosen them.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Ballet Manila’s ‘Ibong Adarna’: A virtual exhibition

In 2020, Ballet Manila was set to bring Ibong Adarna on a national tour in a co-production between Project Art and the Manila Broadcasting Company.

Apr 13

Apr 13 Ballet Manila Moments: Just dance!

Ballet Manila Moments

Since the inception of Ballet Manila’s summer workshop over 20 years ago, the company and the school have taken extraordinary pride in their recitals.

Apr 10

Apr 10 This Month in BM History: April 2000

This Month In BM History

The festival – dubbed Shwak! Buhay na ang SuBAC – kicked off on April 16 with a motorcade followed by ribbon-cutting rites, the blessing and a theater tour of SuBAC, and cocktails.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Talk about dance: Rachel Billington

A loving and careful mother both recognizes and even protects her daughter’s autonomy and also helps her dance out confidently on to a wider stage.

Apr 6

Apr 6 Joan Emery Sia: Lost and found

Interviews

Used to having days packed with company classes and rehearsals, principal dancer Joan Emery Sia saw the March 2020 lockdown as nothing else but a two-week opportunity to rest and recharge for what was to come for Ballet Manila.

Apr 4

Apr 4 Talk about dance: Susanna Foth Aughtmon

Put on your favorite upbeat worship music and dance your heart out for ten minutes. Remind yourself that Jesus has come so that you can live life to the fullest and that He has joy for you today.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Ballet Manila Moments: The ultimate battle

Ballet Manila Moments

Unlike other ballet versions of Carmina Burana, however, Rudy’s interpretation was based on the text of the music to ensure that the lyrics and the movements are all in sync.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on Juliet

“Juliet is a dream role for any ballerina.”

Mar 30

Mar 30 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Abigail Oliveiro on Odette and Odile

“There’s a lot of creativity involved in dancing Odette and Odile.”

Mar 29

Mar 29 Talk about dance: James Brown

The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.

Mar 27

Mar 27 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Jasmine Pia Dames on Princess Aurora

"Pang-bravura ang dancing style ko talaga or mga roles na attack, attack, attack! Hindi ganyan ang Sleeping Beauty.”

Mar 25

Mar 25 Romeo and Juliet: The loyalties of Tybalt and Mercutio

Spotlight On The Classics

The war between the Montagues and the Capulets is the central conflict in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Mar 23

Mar 23 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Joan Emery Sia on Giselle

“It’s very simple and if you open your heart a little, you can feel it and appreciate the beauty and simplicity.”

Mar 19

Mar 19 Romeo and Juliet: Defining Juliet

Spotlight On The Classics

It is this balance of innocence with a mastery of technique that makes Juliet such a beautiful and difficult role for a ballerina.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Talk about dance: Lailah Gifty Akita

Daily dance uplifts the soul to spiritual realms.

Mar 15

Mar 15 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on Kitri

“Kitri is a girl who epitomizes the French phrase ‘joie de vivre.’”

Mar 11

Mar 11 This Month in BM History: March 2020