20 Questions with John De Dios

Ballet Manila dancers perform graceful pirouettes, powerful jumps, stunning lifts and other amazing movements. But apart from what we see of them onstage, we hardly hear from these storytellers-on-toes. In 20 Questions, we offer glimpses into their personal stories. We get to know these artists better as they share tidbits about themselves – their favorite food, the best lesson they learned from their parents, their alternative career had they not become dancers and more – in their own words.

20 Questions is back, this time with company artist John De Dios whose recent performance as Ali in Ballet Manila's Le Corsaire was received with much appreciation and applause. In this video. John counted his shoes, confessed to an unexpected salon visit, and shared his teleportation dream that he recently fulfilled.