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We join the celebration of International Fairy Day, June 24, with a look at the fairies who have enchanted their way into our hearts through Ballet Manila’s stories.

Jun 23

Jun 23 This Month in BM History: June 2016

This Month In BM History

In 2016, the country's three professional ballet companies – Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines and Philippine Ballet Theater – joined forces to stage the first of what was envisioned as a biennial event: Dance.MNL.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Talk about dance: Søren Kierkegaard

Talk About Dance

For I have trained myself and am training myself always to be able to dance lightly in the service of thought.

Jun 18

Jun 18 Paying it forward: Danseur-dad Romeo Peralta Jr. and the lessons ballet taught him

For sure, being in ballet helped prepare Romeo for fatherhood. “I’ve learned many things during my 23 years here, and really, I’m nothing but grateful,” concludes the danseur.

Jun 16

Jun 16 In the name of the father

With the upcoming observance of Father’s Day on June 18, we take a look at the dads – the good, the bad and the in-between – that have made their presence felt at the ballet.

Jun 14

Jun 14 In Their Own Words: Noah Esplana on accepting your body

In Their Own Words

“I really just have to work with what I’ve got and try to make it work and do the best that I can.”

Jun 12

Jun 12 'Sayaw Pinoy' at Star City

In this clip are excerpts of Sayaw Pinoy – a tribute to a vibrant culture stemming from over a hundred years of independence.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Flag colors unfurled

Ballet Manila finds inspiration in the colors of the Philippine flag.

Jun 7

Jun 7 Vegetarian out of convenience, Abigail Oliveiro finds a path to wellness

Keeping Fit

When Ballet Manila principal artist Abigail “Abi” Oliveiro first arrived in the Philippines, she was absolutely not a vegetarian.

Jun 5

Jun 5 Talk about dance: Steven Thompson

Talk About Dance

Dance is art; paint your dream and follow it.

May 31

May 31 This Month in BM History: May 1997

This Month In BM History

In 1997, the Department of Tourism and the Intramuros Administration commissioned Ballet Manila to create a Filipino-themed production for the Intramuros Evenings Performing Arts Series.

May 30

May 30 'Don Quixote' revisited

This clip is a slideshow of photographs featuring highlights of the beloved ballet classic that is synonymous with technically difficult but high-spirited dancing.

May 27

May 27 Under Construction: The joy of dancing ‘Don Quixote’

While waiting for the curtains to rise, here’s a sneak peek into the rehearsals.

May 25

May 25 Gerardo Francisco Jr. is everything, everywhere all at once

For Don Quixote, Ballet Manila’s co-artistic associate has the best seat in the house – as rehearsal master, coach and dancer.

May 23

May 23 Born ready: Ballet Manila guest artist Esteban Hernandez and his world of possibilities

San Francisco Ballet principal artist Esteban Hernandez got on a plane that took him halfway across the globe and, upon reaching the Philippines, was pleasantly surprised to find himself feeling like he was back in Guadalajara, Mexico where he was born and raised and first dreamt of becoming a ballet dancer at age 7.

May 19

May 19 Ballet Manila Moments: The games we play

In this clip from 2010, the entire corps of Ballet Manila opens Pistang Pinoy with a dance highlighting assorted Filipino games – from luksong baka to bato-bato-pik.

May 17

May 17 Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo: Ready to fire up the stage anew as Don Q’s Mercedes and Espada

With the performance dates of Don Quixote coming up, the two are living for every rehearsal, hoping to make everyone fall in love with the passionate couple known as Mercedes and Espada.

May 14

May 14 Lessons from Mom

To celebrate Mother’s Day today, we asked seven Ballet Manila artists to talk about the most important female figure in their lives growing up.

May 12

May 12 Feistier than ever: Pia Dames returns as a stronger Kitri