Maternal instinct

Maternal instinct

From the affectionate queen in Swan Lake to the complicated Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet, Ballet Manila has depicted a full range of mothers in its productions. To mark Mother’s Day, we take a quick look at these figures whose maternal instinct – or lack of it – contribute to making each story interesting.

Mitch Valdes rocks a new Lola Basyang in Ballet Manila trilogy

Mitch Valdes rocks a new Lola Basyang in Ballet Manila trilogy

Soloist Jessa Balote wants son Prince to know life is beautiful despite challenges

Soloist Jessa Balote wants son Prince to know life is beautiful despite challenges