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In this clip, we get a rare look at the actual process of creation. Working with principal dancer Joshua Enciso and company artist Jefferson Balute, Gerardo tweaks a specific movement in a battle scene when Joshua as Florante defeats his many enemies.
In this video from the rehearsals of Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura, the lovers share a tender moment. Performing the title roles are principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso.
In this clip, company artists Noah Esplana and Stephanie Santiago as Aladin and Flerida share romantic moments while being forced apart by principal dancer Mark Sumaylo as Sultan Ali Adab.
True to its core belief in bringing ballet to the people and people to the ballet, Ballet Manila is bringing some of its best choreographies to Petaling Jaya, Malaysia for a special performance this weekend.
In this slideshow are photographs of the performances with Ballet Manila continuing the legacy of the Vaganova method and upholding the highest standards of excellence in the classics.
As Giselle returns to the stage on August 31 and September 1 at Aliw Theater, we look back to the company’s many performances of the classic and celebrate Ballet Manila’s history of excellence.
Here’s a sneak peek into the rehearsals of principal dancer Joshua Enciso as Florante expressing his despair and desperation through dance while tied to a makeshift tree, his movements timed to the music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab.
Though still in its early stages, we get a sneak peek into the opening sequence of Florante at Laura – an action-packed choreography created on the music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab that sets the stage for the adventure ahead.
In this video, we revisit Ballet Manila’s last performance of Giselle at the CCP in 2019 with principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo debuting as Giselle and Albrecht
Tony Fabella’s Dancing to Verdi will be seen tonight, April 27, at the Ballet Dance Gala, showcasing a new generation of Ballet Manila artists and the choreographer’s gift for highlighting the dancers’ artistry and technique.
In this clip, Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. is Rodrigo – a role that he premiered in 2008 and continues to perform to this day. Rodrigo is seen facing off with Ahab as performed by soloist John Balagot.
Ballet Manila has staged its fair share of Romeo and Juliet productions and in this feature – to observe both Shakespeare Day and World Book and Copyright Day – we present clips of the pas de deux in three versions it has performed, as choreographed by Sergey Vikulov, Paul Vasterling and Martin Lawrance.
The unbreakable bond of family is the focus of Ang Kapatid Ng Tatlong Marya, the second story in Ballet Manila’s upcoming season production: Tatlong Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang.
In this clip from 2009, artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde and Rudy De Dios as the princess and the prince are seen celebrating with the people as the kingdom is saved from their enemies by the bird prince and his feathered friends.
Catch Summer Heights High at the Activity Center from Thursday to Sunday, every 6 p.m. It’s free for all Star City patrons!
In this clip are photographs featuring both casts from the season opening performance of Le Corsaire.
In this clip, Ballet Manila’s corps de ballet takes centerstage with the performance of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire with an excerpt of the Pirates’ Dance in Act 2 for the men, and the Naila Waltz in Act 3 for the women.
In this clip, Pearl performs the dramatic Gulnara Variation from Act 1 while Shaira takes on the solo in the Naila Waltz in Act 3.
This clip excerpts the iconic pirate cave scene, featuring six Ballet Manila principal dancers playing the leads in the two casts of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire.
