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“I waited a very long time before choreographer Eric V. Cruz announced that I was ready to dance his Carmen.”

Mar 16

Mar 16 Ballet’s Leading Ladies: Nikiya, the tragic heroine

Lyrical and dramatic, Nikiya demands a deep understanding of love and sacrifice.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Remembering Luz Fernandez, Ballet Manila’s beloved Lola Basyang

In 2008, when Ballet Manila premiered Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang based on the stories of Severino Reyes, there was no other choice to play the popular storyteller than her.

Mar 11

Mar 11 Ballet Manila Moments: Tribute to a dance genius

In celebration of his 204th birth anniversary, this video clip highlights four pieces that have been distinctively shaped by Petipa's genius.

Mar 8

Mar 8 Ballet’s Leading Ladies: The feisty Kitri

“When I first danced the role of Kitri in Russia, not only did I wake up with swollen legs from all the mandatory jumping and turning, I also had sore cheeks from all the smiling and laughing that came with such a euphoric ballet.”

Mar 7

Mar 7 Amid pandemic blues, Ballet Manila artists share the joy of dancing – and dancing live

There was jubilation in Ballet Manila’s Studio 1 after the show, as the dancers who have missed performing onstage during the pandemic got to practice their craft once more.

Mar 4

Mar 4 Swan Lake: Prince Siegfried comes of age

Spotlight On The Classics

It is this flair for the dramatic that makes Prince Siegfried a much sought-after role among male ballet dancers.

Mar 1

Mar 1 Ballet Manila Moments: In love with Snow White

In this clip is an excerpt of that first meeting with principal dancer Romeo Peralta as the Prince and soloist Shaira Comeros as Snow White in Ballet Manila's 2019 production of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Snow White.

Feb 28

Feb 28 Ballet Manila Moments: In love with Swan Lake

In this clip is a romantic expression of Siegfried's and Odette's love performed by principal dancers Mark Sumaylo and Abigail Oliveiro in Ballet Manila's 2017 production of Swan Lake.

Feb 25

Feb 25 Ballet Manila returns to Star City with program echoing hope

News

Ballet Manila will perform at the Activity Center of the refurbished Star City starting February 26, Saturday, and February 27, Sunday.

Feb 24

Feb 24 Dancing the Osias Barroso way

Videos

In this clip, we celebrate Shaz's choreographic vision with three of his trademark pieces: In Quest performed in 1995, Pinocchio in 2004, and Ecole in 2018.

Feb 21

Feb 21 Ballet Manila Moments: In love with Giselle

In this clip, principal dancers Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat Jr. are Giselle and Albrecht in Ballet Manila’s 2019 production of Giselle held at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Feb 19

Feb 19 Classical and contemporary fare in Ballet Manila’s February ‘Dance Day Live!’

News

After the success of its first Dance Day Live! last January 30, Ballet Manila is gearing up for the second show of its planned monthly series.

Feb 18

Feb 18 Endless love: Romeo and Juliet through the years

As part of Valentine month, we present some of the company’s dancers who have portrayed Romeo and Juliet, their photographs paired with lines from Shakespeare’s enduring masterpiece.

Feb 16

Feb 16 Talk about dance: Lilly Pulitzer

Talk About Dance

Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.

Feb 14

Feb 14 Ballet Manila Moments: In love with Don Quixote

This clip shows the wedding scene from Ballet Manila’s 2017 production of Don Quixote. Performing the lead roles are principal dancers Gerardo Francisco Jr. as Basilio and Jasmine Pia Dames as Kitri.

Feb 11

Feb 11 This Month in BM History: February 2000

This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila’s season-opener in February 2000 was doubly special as it was not only Valentine month but also the company’s fifth anniversary.

Feb 9

Feb 9 Talk About Dance: Bill Evans

Talk About Dance

I dance because it makes me want to explode.

Feb 7

Feb 7 Ballet Manila Moments: In love with Carmen

In this 2003 production, Ballet Manila principal dancers Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Osias Barroso perform the sensuous pas de deux — a masterclass in the expression of passion through dance choreographed by the late Eric V. Cruz.

Feb 4

Feb 4 From the Mailbox: ‘We got more than our money’s worth’