Ballet Manila Archives

May 3

May 3 Flower girls

In what has become an annual tradition for us at the Ballet Manila Archives, we celebrate Flores de Mayo with a showcase of floral-focused scenes at the ballet!

May 1

May 1 Three of a Kind: Labor of love

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Three of a Kind

For this significant commemoration, we show the varied portrayals of the workforce that have been seen on the Ballet Manila stage.

Apr 29

Apr 29 ‘Dance needs no justification, no explanation’

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Videos

As the world celebrates International Dance Day, we reflect on the words of Crystal Pite who penned this year’s message.

Apr 27

Apr 27 Talk About Dance: Katherine Dunham

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Talk About Dance

Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Soloist Rissa May Camaclang on how ballet has changed her life for the better

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Interviews

Rissa May “Ris” Camaclang is one ballerina who can say that she’s spent half her lifetime being a professional dancer.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Ballet Manila presents mini-preview of ‘Paquita’ in International Dance Day Festival

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News

The International Dance Day Festival opens on April 22, with the Ballet Gala slated on April 25, Saturday, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater of Circuit Makati.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Three of a Kind: Gal pals in ballet

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Three of a Kind

What’s a leading lady without her girl best friend by her side?

Apr 17

Apr 17 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Black magic

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Features

Ballet Manila is mysterious in black,

Apr 15

Apr 15 A continuing journey of many firsts: Shaira Comeros celebrates a decade with Ballet Manila

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Interviews

“I can’t believe that it has already been 10 years,” muses the ballerina.

Apr 11

Apr 11 This Month in BM History: April 1996

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This Month In BM History

In the Philippines, in 1993, the fourth week of April was also designated by President Fidel V. Ramos as National Dance Week.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Thrilled to be a soloist at 18, Shamira Drapete vows she will always be a student first

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Interviews

Reacting to a story about Shamira’s promotion, Lisa Macuja Elizalde commented of the ballerina: “Beautiful expressive and academic technique. Strong and true! What an artist you will become, Shamira!”

Apr 5

Apr 5 Talk About Dance: St. Ambrose

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Talk About Dance

Dance uplifts the body above the earth into the heavenlies. Dance bound up with faith is a testimony to the living grace of God.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Under Construction: Putting together ‘Paquita’ for the first time

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Videos

In this video, Lisa is seen putting together the choreography during Paquita’s first rehearsal. Joining her are principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro, Mark Sumaylo and Romeo Peralta Jr.

Mar 30

Mar 30 My Favorite Dance Movie: Stephanie Santiago

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My Favorite Dance Movie

“It really shows how tough our industry is and passion and love for the art is really what pushes you to keep dancing.”

Mar 27

Mar 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Violet vibes

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Features

Ballet Manila is vibrant in violet.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Three of a Kind: Swept away

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Three of a Kind

The lowly broom was a favorite prop in La Fille Mal Gardee, Cinderella and Snow White, figuring in scenes that drew much laughter in between the romance.