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Videos

In this clip from the rehearsals of Ibong Adarna, we see principal dancer Joshua Enciso as Don Juan traveling to Mt. Tabor in search of Adarna.

Aug 4

Aug 4 Talk about dance: Lewis Freedman

You can’t be afraid of stepping on toes if you want to go dancing.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Amid lockdowns and injuries, JC Concepcion finds purpose in and out of ballet

Interviews

John Carl “JC” Concepcion may just be the nicest danseur in town.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Under Construction: The feathers of Adarna

Videos

In this clip, the company can be seen rehearsing that pivotal scene where the audience gets to see the Adarna bird for the first time in all her glory. Reprising the lead role is principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro. Ibong Adarna returns to the stage on Aug. 19 and 20 at the Aliw Theater.

Jul 28

Jul 28 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Brave and bold in brown

In this special edition, as Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna makes its return to the stage on August 19 and 20 at Aliw Theater, we share photos from its various productions and pictorials as it put the spotlight on the color brown.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Raymond Salcedo dances to fulfill a promise

Interviews

Having been the recipient of love and support since he entered ballet, this artist wants nothing more than to repay his second family with kindness and hard work.

Jul 24

Jul 24 Talk about dance: Mordecai Richler

Beauty, like male ballet dancers, makes some men afraid.

Jul 21

Jul 21 This Month in BM History: July 1996

This Month In BM History

In 1996, Ballet Manila embarked on its first tour to the United States, with its first stop being the Big Apple in June.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Ballet Manila Moments: Dancing to the stories of our childhood

Ballet Manila Moments

In this video, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde is partnered by principal dancer Rudy De Dios. Narrating the story is the late actress Luz Fernandez whose portrayal of Lola Basyang was an important part of many Filipinos’ childhood.

Jul 17

Jul 17 ‘Ibong Adarna’ flies again as Ballet Manila closes 25th performance season

News

After being sidelined by the pandemic, Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna finally returns to the stage on August 19 and 20 at Aliw Theater.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Talk about dance: Natalia Makarova

A real ballerina must fill her space with her own personality.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Ballet Manila scholars, LMSB students triumph at International Ballet Grand Prix

News

Displaying their Vaganova training, two Ballet Manila scholars and eight other students of the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet garnered awards and scholarships at the recently concluded International Ballet Grand Prix.

Jul 10

Jul 10 ‘Ibong Adarna’ returns

Videos

Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna, one of Ballet Manila’s most successful original full-length productions, returns to the stage this August.

Jul 7

Jul 7 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Orange harvest

Ballet Manila is breathtaking in orange.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Talk about dance: Jennifer Homans

Ballet is purifying, every movement physically honed and essential, with no superfluity or excess.

Jul 3

Jul 3 In their own words: Eva Chatal on overcoming weakness

In Their Own Words

“Instead of practicing the things I feel comfortable with, I’m gonna practice the things I’m not so good at.”

Jun 29

Jun 29 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Forever blue

Ballet Manila is a vision in blue.

Jun 27

Jun 27 For Joshua Enciso, the key to fitness is listening to your body

Keeping Fit

“I have to be fit kasi kailangan ito sa trabaho ko. That’s my main motivation,” underlines Joshua. “Being fit is really about knowing your body so you can manage it.”

Jun 24

Jun 24 A sprinkling of fairy dust at the ballet