Ballet Manila Archives

Jan 28

Jan 28 Talk About Dance: Karen Kain

Talent will only take you so far, and it is your ability to feel the music and explore a movement that will bring you the greatest pleasure in dance.

Jan 25

Jan 25 Stepping Out: Vacation vibes (Third of three parts)

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Stepping Out

By this time, the company has already gone back to the studio for daily classes and rehearsals, with everyone eager for a coming milestone – the 30th performance season dubbed “The Pearl Year”.

Jan 24

Jan 24 Stepping Out: Vacation vibes (Second of three parts)

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Stepping Out

We caught up with some of BM’s finest to ask where they went and what they did to refresh and recharge during their recent break.

Jan 23

Jan 23 Stepping Out: Vacation vibes (First of three parts)

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Stepping Out

After wrapping up a particularly packed last-quarter calendar in 2024, Ballet Manila took a well-deserved breather.

Jan 15

Jan 15 In Their Own Words: Ainslea Esplana on setting her own pace

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In Their Own Words

“One important thing I’ve learned in ballet is to keep working hard at your own pace.”

Jan 13

Jan 13 Benedict Sabularse finds his way back to ballet

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Interviews

Among the newest faces in Ballet Manila is Benedict Sabularse, a Filipino dancer whose resumé includes a five-year stay with Pole National Supérieur de Danse of Marseille and a stint with the Hong Kong Ballet.

Jan 10

Jan 10 This Month in BM History: January 1997

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This Month In BM History

In the outdoor setting that was Liwasang Aurora, Ballet Manila treated the audience to a repertoire made up of classical pas de deux, a humorous piece danced to the novelty song Butsikik , and other Filipino choreographies.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Make it mocha

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Features

Ballet Manila mesmerizes in mocha.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Ballet Manila’s memorable moments in 2024

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Features

As if making up for lost time because of the pandemic, Ballet Manila was in full-throttle mode in 2024.

Jan 1

Jan 1 Talk about dance: Psalm 30:11

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Talk About Dance

You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

Dec 29

Dec 29 ‘Snow White’ lead stars before they were principals

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Videos

In this clip, we look back to that moment when they performed Snow White before they were principal dancers.

Dec 26

Dec 26 Fairy-tale exhibit adds charming touch to ‘Snow White’ run at Aliw Theater

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News

Titled Once Upon a Time: Of Story Books and Fairy Tales, the exhibit at the Aliw Theater Lobby showcases the paper sculptures of visual artist Sven Lim inspired by children’s literature.

Dec 25

Dec 25 Why Shaira Comeros is the perfect Snow White

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Features

While Shaira is actually surrounded and supported by a loving family, she shares the following traits with the fairy-tale character, making her the perfect Snow White.

Dec 25

Dec 25 Talk about dance: Psalm 149:3

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Talk About Dance

Let them praise Him with dance!

Dec 24

Dec 24 ‘Snow White’ from the mall to the theater

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News

Mall-goers at Shangri-La Plaza got a sneak peek of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Snow White last December 15, with Ballet Manila presenting excerpts at the Grand Atrium.

Dec 23

Dec 23 Blessed to dance more: Newly minted soloists Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana reflect on their most challenging year yet

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Interviews

Ticking off items from their personal lists of dance goals must be the theme of Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana's 2024.

Dec 20

Dec 20 Ballet Manila’s ‘Florante at Laura’ bags Aliw Award for Best Dance Production

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News

In accepting the award, co-choreographers Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Martin Lawrance each acknowledged the crucial role of the dancers in making the first-ever ballet version of Florante at Laura a reality.

Dec 19

Dec 19 Talk about dance: Maddie Ziegler

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Talk About Dance

I dance. I don't really do anything else.

Dec 13

Dec 13 This Month in BM History: December 2012

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This Month In BM History

Although Hazel Sabas-Gower’s Sinderela premiered on November 30 in 2012, the rest of its run unfolded in December at Aliw Theater, serving as Ballet Manila’s perfect Christmas offering with its promise of feel-good vibes for the season.