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Interviews

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many teenagers to quickly mature, and ballerina Elyssabeth Apilado is no stranger to this.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Ballet Manila Moments: Honoring our heroes

In celebration of National Heroes Day, we look back on a choreography by Ballet Manila artistic associate and principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. on Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Standouts in orange

Ballet Manila stands out in orange.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Talk about dance: Misty Copeland

Talk About Dance

I can do anything when I am in a tutu.

Aug 22

Aug 22 In Their Own Words: Jessa Balote on pushing herself to dance after a long absence

In Their Own Words

“Kailangan mahalin mo kung ano ang ginagawa mo. At saka huwag kang matakot na subukan ulit kung ano ‘yung nasimulan mo.”

Aug 19

Aug 19 This Month in BM History: August 2014

This Month In BM History

Taking a cue from a local pop song, Ballet Manila whipped up a production that celebrated the remarkable quality of Filipino music to open its 19th performance season in 2014. Just like the well-known tune, the company just had to proclaim it in its title – Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika.

Aug 17

Aug 17 ‘Leaner but stronger’ Ballet Manila returns to ‘harder-working’ Aliw Theater complex

News

The prima ballerina, together with husband, Manila Broadcasting Company chairman Fred J. Elizalde, earlier cut the ribbon formally opening what she described as a “harder-working complex with three distinct facilities that can hold different types of events.”

Aug 12

Aug 12 From the Mailbox: Gratitude for a generous gift

From the Mailbox

Steve Owen of the ISM’s High School Social Studies Department sent artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde – herself an ISM parent – a letter thanking her and the company not just for a show that he enjoyed but also “for your generosity in sharing your talents for the good of our school.”

Aug 10

Aug 10 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Beige turners

Ballet Manila is calm in beige.

Aug 8

Aug 8 In their own words: Shaira Comeros on facing difficult times

In Their Own Words

“Hindi permanent ang mga bagay na yan. Dadaan lang tayo diyan.”

Aug 6

Aug 6 Talk about dance: Hanya Holm

Talk About Dance

Every morning I am a beginner.

Aug 4

Aug 4 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Mellow yellow

Ballet Manila glows in yellow.

Aug 1

Aug 1 BM scholar Juan Angelo De Leon leaps to London for Royal Ballet School summer program

News

One and a half years after winning the silver at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition, ballet scholar Juan Angelo “Gelo” De Leon is in London to join The Royal Ballet School’s two-week summer intensive program which was part of his prize in 2020.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Ballet Manila Moments: Marrying OPM and dance

For the final installment of Ballet Manila Moments’ celebration of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, we are featuring a rare OPM and ballet collaboration.

Jul 28

Jul 28 Ballet Manila Moments: Pinoy pride in original ballet and OPM

In this clip is Pinoy Ako, the second installment of Ballet Manila Moments’ celebration of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Ballet Manila Moments: Rey Valera on pointes

In this clip is a choreography by Jonathan Janolo set to a medley of music by the legendary Rey Valera: Pangako sa ‘Yo, Tayong Dalawa, and Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo.

Jul 25

Jul 25 Talk about dance: Katherine Dunham

Talk About Dance

You dance because you have to. Dance is an essential part of life that has always been with me.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Teacher Sofie’s passion for dance education continues, pandemic or not

Interviews

Recently promoted as Assistant of the Directress, this educator observes that as more months were spent learning from home, she and the other teachers were able to master the online platform more and more.

Jul 19

Jul 19 The making of a children’s literary ballet