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Ballet Manila artists: Then and now

Second of a series

Photos by Jimmy Villanueva, Ocs Alvarez, and Giselle P. Kasilag

The 10-year challenge – a game wherein people are encouraged to post photographs of themselves from 10 years ago alongside a current photo – has proven to be a popular source of amusement on social media. Inspired by this challenge, the Ballet Manila Archives searched for images featuring some of the company’s artists during their earlier dancing days and more recent ones showing what they look like today.

Principal dancer Joan Emery Sia in 2011 and 2018

Principal dancer Elpidio Magat in 2008 and 2018

Soloist Anselmo Dictado in 2011 and 2017

Soloist Nicole Barroso in 2007 and 2018

Soloist Rissa May Camaclang in 2011 and 2019