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Le Corsaire has a special place in the history of Ballet Manila. The company was the first to perform the full-length Russian classic in Southeast Asia in 1998.

Jan 22

Jan 22 After winning AGP’s Youth Grand Prix Award, Gelo De Leon says he’s in ballet to stay

While talented and determined to put in the hours, this ballet-loving teenager never expected to take home the prestigious award in December 2023.

Jan 19

Jan 19 This Month in BM History: January 2014

This Month In BM History

Aside from Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s real-life story, also fascinating is his account of how her scholar Jessa Balote emerged from the slums to become a professional ballerina with BM.

Jan 16

Jan 16 Talk About Dance: Martin Fridmann

Talk About Dance

Ballet is created on beautiful lines and shapes. If what you hear and what you see mesh, there's a very thrilling experience.

Jan 14

Jan 14 In Their Own Words: Company artist Raymond Salcedo on being committed to ballet

In Their Own Words

“Maraming beses na parang ayoko na.”

Jan 12

Jan 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Peach perfect

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Ballet Manila is charming in peach.

Jan 9

Jan 9 Cinderella returns to the ball

In this slideshow, Cinderella is revisited through over 80 photographs capturing the highlights of the fairytale romance, along with the hilarious moments with Cinderella’s stepfamily as well.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Always ready: Soloist John Balagot takes his dancing and choreography to Indonesia

John Balagot is no stranger to dancing on stages outside the Philippines. Before

Jan 4

Jan 4 The year that was for Ballet Manila

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Ballet Manila had reason to celebrate in 2023, as it was the year the company was finally able to stage a full season again – live and in the theater – after a three-year drought caused by the pandemic and the loss of its performance venue and home, Aliw Theater, to a fire in 2019.

Dec 30

Dec 30 Sean Pelegrin’s slow-but-sure journey to becoming a soloist

Just when Sean Pelegrin thought that his 2023 would return to the usual chill off-season days after doing guestings with dance schools, he gets a career-changing phone call from Ballet Manila’s co-artistic associate Gerardo Francisco Jr. one Thursday morning.

Dec 29

Dec 29 Ballet Manila’s Tala highlights the uniqueness of the Filipino Christmas

Pasko Sa Pinas and other Christmas-themed pieces are featured in Ballet Manila’s Tala – a special show ongoing at the Star City every 6 p.m. at the activity center. It is free for all Star City patrons.

Dec 26

Dec 26 Shaira Comeros ends a roller-coaster year with a fairy tale

Dancing the lead part in a full-length performance is what Shaira Comeros had been looking forward to since she was promoted to principal artist in late 2022.

Dec 25

Dec 25 ‘Cinderella’ returns as Ballet Manila’s Holiday Cheer Series show

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Combining romance, humor and magic in one thrilling package, Cinderella returns to Aliw Theater on December 25 to 30, with daily shows starting at 4 p.m.

Dec 23

Dec 23 In Their Own Words: Stephanie Santiago on dancing with scoliosis

In Their Own Words

“I call it my special gift!”

Dec 18

Dec 18 Ballet Manila’s special ‘Nutcracker’ season in Taoyuan, Manila and Baguio

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Even in retirement, The Nutcracker has remained an indelible part of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s life. Moreso this year when it has turned out to be a special Nutcracker season for Ballet Manila and the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet, comprised of performances in Taoyuan in Taiwan, and in Manila and in Baguio in the Philippines.

Dec 17

Dec 17 Ballet Manila scholar bags Youth Grand Prix Award at AGP competition in Hong Kong

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Ballet Manila scholar Juan Angelo De Leon scooped the Youth Grand Prix Award at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP) that concluded Saturday evening in Hong Kong.

Dec 11

Dec 11 Talk About Dance: Emily Ricca

Talk About Dance

Dancing makes me see everything clearer and it is a challenge that you make with yourself to keep improving every day. In ballet you are never good enough, you are constantly trying to be better, I love that!

Dec 9

Dec 9 This Month in BM History: December 1998

This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila’s first full-length The Nutcracker, staged at the GSIS Theater in December 1998, was the completion of “another one of life’s full cycles” for then artistic associate and principal dancer – now artistic director – Lisa Macuja-Elizalde.

Dec 8

Dec 8 Ballet Manila’s 'Tala' celebrates Filipino creativity with 'Lata Ang Aming Tambol'