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“What defies comprehension even more is that the frequency of the concerts in no way affected their quality, each being excellent in its distinctive fashion.”

Apr 2

Apr 2 A Swan Lake like no other

Videos

This clip features some of the highlights from the 2003 world premiere of Ballet Manila’s Swan Lake.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Jesters at the ballet

Whatever you may call him – a clown, a jester or a harlequin – he’s the one who’s been injecting fun and humor in many a ballet scene.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Talk About Dance: Nan Keating

Talk About Dance

Most people think of ballet as children in little tutus. They don't know it is sweat, blood, and tears as well!

Mar 29

Mar 29 Blast from the past: Dancing through Mindanao

“When you are a member of a touring company, you cannot afford to be a complainer.” How true.

Mar 27

Mar 27 This Month in BM History: March 2012

Three Filipinina artists. Two nights. One show.

Mar 26

Mar 26 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Purple haze

Ballet Manila is regal in purple.

Mar 21

Mar 21 Talk about dance: Plato

Talk About Dance

To sing well and to dance well is to be well educated.

Mar 19

Mar 19 After five years, Nanami Hasegawa happily dances back to Ballet Manila

Interviews

“And I’m very happy to be back with Ballet Manila!” exclaims the Japanese dancer.

Mar 16

Mar 16 A year after Ballet Manila comeback, Rafael Perez gets promoted to soloist

News

Just a year after his comeback to Ballet Manila – preceded by three years of not dancing – Rafael Perez got a seal of approval that his return was worth it.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Ballet Manila @30: The Pearl Gala Revisited

Videos

Celebrating its 30th year, Ballet Manila reaffirmed its reputation as the Philippines’ premiere classical company with its season-opener, Ballet Manila @30: The Pearl Gala.

Mar 12

Mar 12 Soundbites: 'Despite all the hardships, the group held on tightly to its goal'

“BM danced amidst a corps de ballet of frogs and bats, with the occasional guest appearances of a dog or cat.”

Mar 7

Mar 7 Soundbites: 'Discipline pays dividends'

“This discipline pays dividends.”

Mar 6

Mar 6 Ballet Manila bares sparkling season for its pearl anniversary

News

Lisa is proud that Ballet Manila has been the home of classics, continuing to present ballets created over a century ago.

Mar 4

Mar 4 From moving across the US to across the world: Francesca Raypon’s ballet journey

Interviews

“My mom recommended that I take classes with Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s company, and though I was only a guest at her studio for two days, it made a big impact on my technique and dancing.”

Mar 1

Mar 1 Instruments of ballet

We take a peek at those moments when instruments hit the right notes in Ballet Manila productions.

Feb 26

Feb 26 Soundbites: 'We welcome the birth of Ballet Manila with excitement and celebration'

“It would not be surprising if Ballet Manila would soon be the Philippines' definitive classical dance company."“

Feb 23

Feb 23 Pillars of Ballet Manila: Remembering Shaz and Tito Eric as company marks 30th anniversary

In the thick of preparations for The Pearl Gala, the show that opens Ballet Manila's 30th anniversary in March, Lisa is in a nostalgic mood as she recalls moments shared with both men.

Feb 22

Feb 22 Ballet Manila celebrates 30 years of dancing in Pearl performance season