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All in Keeping Fit
How one dancer stays fit is very different from another, and Ballet Manila company artist Stephanie Santiago’s story underscores just this.
Ever since Romeo Peralta Jr. decided that he’d like to take ballet more seriously, his teenage self knew that he should be able to do two things well: lifting and partnering.
Seeing how everyday strengthening and conditioning exercises, plus the advice of the psychologist, have done wonders for her career, this Ballet Manila artist makes sure to integrate these into her routine.
By balanced lifestyle, she means equally valuing work and rest, paying attention to both physical strengthening and mental well-being, and listening to one’s own thinking while also heeding what others have to say.
“I have to be fit kasi kailangan ito sa trabaho ko. That’s my main motivation,” underlines Joshua. “Being fit is really about knowing your body so you can manage it.”
When Ballet Manila principal artist Abigail “Abi” Oliveiro first arrived in the Philippines, she was absolutely not a vegetarian.
If there is one thing that Ballet Manila principal dancer Mark Sumaylo cannot resist, it is the crackling sound of deep-fried pork beckoning him to eat.
Indeed, a well-nourished body and a determined mindset are keeping Eva light on her toes and ready for her roles.
