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Talk About Dance

I think most dancers would agree that the art of ballet chooses the dancer, not the other way around.

Nov 17

Nov 17 For Romeo Peralta, faith is a factor in fitness

Keeping Fit

Ever since Romeo Peralta Jr. decided that he’d like to take ballet more seriously, his teenage self knew that he should be able to do two things well: lifting and partnering.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Green and bear it

Ballet Manila is fresh in green.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Talk About Dance: Cassie Logan

Talk About Dance

All I ever needed was the music and the mirror.

Nov 10

Nov 10 The Silver Gala Revisited

This video features a slideshow of photographs featuring the highlights of Ballet Manila’s triumphant return to Baguio.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Called to perform: Celine Astrologo gives ballet another shot

Interviews

The Ballet Manila company member underlines that everything begins with the desire to dance.

Nov 2

Nov 2 Reflections on love and death

With the observance of All Souls’ Day, we share clips and photos from Ballet Manila’s various stagings of Romeo & Juliet – focusing on the sad fate of the young couple, the images coming with a fitting quote on love and death from William Shakespeare’s literary classic.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Renewed: Ballet Manila joins global dance community in celebrating World Ballet Day 2023

This year’s celebration carries a deeper meaning as dance companies in all continents begin anew.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Clowning around

Here’s a look at how Ballet Manila has portrayed these fascinating characters in its productions over the years.

Oct 27

Oct 27 In Their Own Words: Rissa May Camaclang on stepping out of her comfort zone

In Their Own Words

“! I learned that nothing is going to happen if you stay inside your comfort zone.”

Oct 25

Oct 25 Principal dancer Jasmine Pia Dames on how to ensure a long and injury-free career

Keeping Fit

Seeing how everyday strengthening and conditioning exercises, plus the advice of the psychologist, have done wonders for her career, this Ballet Manila artist makes sure to integrate these into her routine.

Oct 23

Oct 23 `La Traviata’ takes the spotlight on two stages

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s La Traviata will be gracing two stages this week as Ballet Manila continues its mission to bring ballet to the people.

Oct 21

Oct 21 Celebrating a beloved performer, teacher, choreographer and friend through dance

For Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, putting together Dance for Shaz was particularly meaningful as it aimed to celebrate the life and career of her best friend and onstage partner of sixteen years.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Bringing the best of Ballet Manila to Baguio

Baguio City will witness a showcase of dance like no other as Ballet Manila stages The Silver Gala – spotlighting both the classics and contemporary originals – on October 29 at CAP John Hay Theater.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Talk About Dance: Robert Caro

Talk About Dance

At the ballet, you really feel like you're in the presence of something outside the rest of your life. Higher than the rest of your life.

Oct 14

Oct 14 'Dance for Shaz' revisited

Emotionally charged performances were rendered by 25 ballet companies and schools and dance professionals last weekend at the Aliw Theater in honor of Osias Barroso Jr.

Oct 13

Oct 13 This Month in BM History: October 2010