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The trip was an eye-opener for Germaine, to be able to see and experience a new country but more importantly, to immerse in different aspects of dance.

Oct 23

Oct 23 Talk About Dance: Jennifer De Leon

Dance is a language beyond words, expressing that for which we have no words.

Oct 18

Oct 18 In Their Own Words: Francesca Raypon on dancing in the Philippines

In Their Own Words

“To see my peers who are like me, and how they are striving for these things pushes me to strive for these things as well.”

Oct 16

Oct 16 Rafael Perez and Shamira Drapete: Making Florante and Laura their own in their first full-length debut

Interviews

Since their roles were originally choreographed for Joshua Enciso and Abigail Oliveiro, Rafael and Shamira were admittedly pressured by the idea that they wouldn’t be able meet the gold standard set by the two principal dancers.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Talk About Dance: Maurice Béjart

For me, to enter into motion is to enter into meditation.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Pink perfection

Ballet Manila is perfect in pink.

Oct 9

Oct 9 This Month in BM History: October 1996

This Month In BM History

In 1996, Ballet Manila invited the Krasnoyarsk Ballet to the Philippines for a series of full-length productions

Oct 7

Oct 7 Sword play

In this lookback, we present the ways Ballet Manila has made a point – literally and figuratively – with swords. Ready, set, on guard!

Oct 5

Oct 5 Florante at Laura returns to Aliw Theater

Videos

Choreographed by BM’s co-artistic associate Gerardo Francisco Jr. and guest choreographer Martin Lawrance to the original music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, it returned to the Aliw Theater this weekend, offering a visual feast with the masterful storytelling.

Oct 3

Oct 3 Putting in the hours is key to becoming the best dancer, says BM artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde

Turning 61 on October 3, Macuja Elizalde reflected on how relying on those same values can shape anyone’s journey.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Ballet Manila brings back Balagtas’ epic ‘Florante at Laura’ to the stage

The first ballet adaptation of Francisco Balagtas’ epic poem, using a libretto written by Dr. Michael Coroza, Florante at Laura was described by a critic as “a moving experience rich in cultural wisdom and literary depth” shortly after its debut in 2024.

Sep 26

Sep 26 This Month in BM History: September 1998

This Month In BM History

Just three years old in 1998, Ballet Manila had become the busiest ballet company around, with its leaders not even realizing it.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Talk About Dance: Graeme Murphy

And dance is wonderful because dance is so immediate.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Talk About Dance: Natalia Makarova

It's a hard life... but if I could, I would do it all again.

Sep 12

Sep 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Orange zest

Ballet Manila is energetic in orange.

Sep 9

Sep 9 One enchanted weekend in Malaysia with Ballet Manila’s ‘Cinderella’