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Having limits to push against is how you find out what you can do.

Jul 1

Jul 1 Ballet and coffee make a happy mix for danseur and newbie barista Sean Pelegrin

Interviews

These days, Ballet Manila’s resident barista is trying to balance his duties in Ballet Manila and SP Coffee.

Jun 29

Jun 29 Walking down the aisle, ballet-style

We share some of these swoon-worthy moments showing how Ballet Manila’s brides and grooms have sealed their love on stage.

Jun 27

Jun 27 Talk about dance: Pearl Primus

The dance is strong magic. The body can fly without wings. It can sing without voice.

Jun 24

Jun 24 This Month in BM History: June 2000

This Month In BM History

In 2000, Ballet Manila staged a production it could really sink its teeth into.

Jun 22

Jun 22 After pandemic blues, Marinette Franco embraces a renewed love for ballet

Interviews

A different kind of enthusiasm is evident in Marinette Franco's face each time she talks about ballet.

Jun 19

Jun 19 How fatherhood is inspiring Jamil Montibon to be a better dancer

Interviews

As a young man who entertained vices at one point, ballet gave him purpose and a second chance at a better life; and as a father in his twenties, dancing helped him to give his wife and daughter the means to live comfortably.

Jun 18

Jun 18 Portraits of fatherhood in ballet

In our Father’s Day feature, we look at the portraits of fatherhood Ballet Manila has presented on stage, often the strict but loving parent providing guidance to his offspring.

Jun 17

Jun 17 Ballet Manila salutes new National Artists

News

Ballet Manila is one with the arts community in welcoming the news about the eight newly proclaimed National Artists – including two personalities that it has had the privilege of having creative collaborations with in its company productions.

Jun 14

Jun 14 ‘Cinderella’ enchants Star City audience

News

In thirty minutes, this favorite children’s story was told in dance by Ballet Manila in a packed Star City last June 5.

Jun 12

Jun 12 Talk about dance: Moshe Dayan

Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Talk about dance: Kelli Berglund

No matter how busy I am, I find time for dance.

Jun 7

Jun 7 Wine flowed, flowers bloomed and love filled the air

As the Elizaldes celebrate their silver anniversary, the Ballet Manila Archives shares the following report of the couple’s wedding day published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on June 11, 1997.

Jun 6

Jun 6 Umbrella season

In this special feature, we look at the instances when these everyday objects literally had their unfolding moments on stage.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Ballet Manila stays on its toes for 4th Dance Day Live!

News

The 40-minute show, like its three forerunners, was streamed live from Ballet Manila’s Studio 1 in its Pasay headquarters and aired on the company’s social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok.

May 31

May 31 Ballet Manila Moments: Heritage of the heart