Since 1995, Ballet Manila has been creating unforgettable performances on stage. As the acclaimed storytellers on toes, they have breathed life to an amazing range of classical and contemporary fare. The Ballet Manila Archives celebrates some of those moments from the company’s first 25 years through this series.

The collective memory that tells the story of a nation lives in our heritage. It is in the monuments built by our forefathers, the music they listened to, and the dances they created. But heritage is more than just art and architecture. It is also as much about the way we live and how we play.

Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Pistang Pinoy celebrates Filipino heritage in everyday life. This mini show, about 40 minutes long, is a collection of choreographies set to traditional and popular Filipino music highlighting local culture.

In this clip from 2010, the entire corps of Ballet Manila opens Pistang Pinoy with a dance highlighting assorted Filipino games – from luksong baka to bato-bato-pik.