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Oct 15

Oct 15 In Their Own Words: Sean Pelegrin on having a support group for encouragement

In Their Own Words

“Lagi kong kausap ‘yan si Pearl, si Pia, at si Coach Robert. Sila ‘yung parang advisers ko.”

Oct 13

Oct 13 Ballet Manila scholars and dancers, LMSB students named finalists in Asian Grand Prix

News

Dancers representing the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet (LMSB) – among them scholars, apprentices and company artists of Ballet Manila – have been named finalists in the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP) to be held in December in Bangkok, Thailand.

Oct 12

Oct 12 'Rise!' revisited

Videos

This clip features highlights of Rise!

Oct 7

Oct 7 Ballet Manila Moments: A contemporary classic for the men of Ballet Manila

Ballet Manila Moments

This clip shows a 1998 performance of pioneer principal dancer Osias Barroso, as well as photographs of former soloist Alvin Santos, soloist Joshua Enciso, and principal dancer Romeo Peralta who are among the many danseurs who have taken on the lead role in Nais Ko.

Oct 6

Oct 6 Talk about dance: Apoorv Sharma

The ultimate goal in life is to dance to the songs you used to cry on.

Oct 5

Oct 5 Teaching ballet

“I love to teach. There are times when the energy I put into teaching far exceeds that which I put onstage dancing.”

Oct 3

Oct 3 Coming out of the dark: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde unboxes ‘best birthday gift ever’ in Rise!

The comeback is significant since, as the show’s title implies, it signals a new beginning for the company.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Ballet Manila begins new era with orchestra-backed and live singing-packed ‘Rise!’

News

Ballet Manila emerges from a nearly three-year drought of live performances on stage with a grand comeback that also marks a sentimental return to their restored home, Aliw Theater.

Sep 29

Sep 29 The show must go on: Guest choreographer Martin Lawrance turns to dance to heal from loss

Interviews

When the Rebel choreographer stepped into the company’s unique three-walled studio, he saw Lisa Macuja-Elizalde busy as ever with teaching. Once the company members spotted him, they all paused and applauded to welcome him, as he and Lisa hugged each other and cried.

Sep 26

Sep 26 Talk about dance: Paulo Coelho

When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Going green

Ballet Manila is vibrant in green.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Talk about dance: Camille A. Brown

You can use your body as a way of expression, to protest and to heal.

Sep 18

Sep 18 Three weeks in Russia: Marinette Franco emerges a better and braver dancer

Interviews

In July, this ballerina found herself flying to Russia to take part in the Innopraktika & Russian Seasons School’s (IRSS) Choreography 2022,.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Roaring red

Ballet Manila roars in red!

Sep 14

Sep 14 Talk about dance: Agnes de Mille

The truest expression of a people is in its dance and its music. Bodies never lie.

Sep 12

Sep 12 In Their Own Words: Jasmine Pia Dames on staying focused and motivated

In Their Own Words

“Siguro ‘yung motivation ko, yung nag-ho-hope ako na once na maging better na lahat, masasayaw ko na ’yung mga variations na ito ulit.”

Sep 8

Sep 8 This Month in BM History: September 2003

This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila’s Swan Lake in September 2003 was one year in the making. It was an ambitious undertaking as it was presenting the ballet classic with an all-Filipino cast for the very first time.

Sep 6

Sep 6 Talk about dance: Robert Battle