Ballet Manila Archives

Mar 14

Mar 14 Ballet Manila @30: The Pearl Gala Revisited

Celebrating its 30th year, Ballet Manila reaffirmed its reputation as the Philippines’ premiere classical company with its season-opener, Ballet Manila @30: The Pearl Gala.

Dec 29

Dec 29 ‘Snow White’ lead stars before they were principals

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In this clip, we look back to that moment when they performed Snow White before they were principal dancers.

Oct 9

Oct 9 Under Construction: The cinematic choreography of ‘Florante at Laura’

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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.

Sep 25

Sep 25 Under Construction: Love in the midst of adversity

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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.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Under Construction: Aladin finds the spotlight

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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.

Sep 6

Sep 6 Ballet Manila’s Greatest Hits comes to Malaysia

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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.

Sep 4

Sep 4 'Giselle' comes home

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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.

Aug 26

Aug 26 ‘Giselle’: A celebration of Ballet Manila’s history of excellence

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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.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Under Construction: Florante and the tree

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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.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Under Construction: The curtain rises on Ballet Manila’s action-packed Florante at Laura

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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.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Ballet Manila revisits 'Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang' on National Children’s Book Day

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Jul 10

Jul 10 ‘Giselle’ comes home to Aliw Theater

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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

Apr 27

Apr 27 Under Construction: Tony Fabella’s ‘Dancing To Verdi’

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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.

Apr 25

Apr 25 Good triumphs over evil in ‘Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin’

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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.

Apr 23

Apr 23 In love with Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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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.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Family is forever in ‘Ang Kapatid Ng Tatlong Marya’

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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.

Apr 10

Apr 10 Love conquers all in 'Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon'

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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.

Mar 23

Mar 23 Ballet Manila sizzles at Star City with ‘Summer Heights High'

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Catch Summer Heights High at the Activity Center from Thursday to Sunday, every 6 p.m. It’s free for all Star City patrons!

Mar 14

Mar 14 Le Corsaire 2024 revisited

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In this clip are photographs featuring both casts from the season opening performance of Le Corsaire.

Mar 3

Mar 3 On Stage: From the Pirates’ Dance to the Naila Waltz

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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.

Categories

Mar 14 Ballet Manila @30: The Pearl Gala Revisited

Dec 29 ‘Snow White’ lead stars before they were principals

Oct 9 Under Construction: The cinematic choreography of ‘Florante at Laura’

Sep 25 Under Construction: Love in the midst of adversity

Sep 10 Under Construction: Aladin finds the spotlight

Sep 6 Ballet Manila’s Greatest Hits comes to Malaysia

Sep 4 'Giselle' comes home

Aug 26 ‘Giselle’: A celebration of Ballet Manila’s history of excellence

Aug 23 Under Construction: Florante and the tree

Jul 21 Under Construction: The curtain rises on Ballet Manila’s action-packed Florante at Laura

Jul 16 Ballet Manila revisits 'Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang' on National Children’s Book Day

Jul 10 ‘Giselle’ comes home to Aliw Theater

Apr 27 Under Construction: Tony Fabella’s ‘Dancing To Verdi’

Apr 25 Good triumphs over evil in ‘Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin’

Apr 23 In love with Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Apr 16 Family is forever in ‘Ang Kapatid Ng Tatlong Marya’

Apr 10 Love conquers all in 'Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon'

Mar 23 Ballet Manila sizzles at Star City with ‘Summer Heights High'

Mar 14 Le Corsaire 2024 revisited

Mar 3 On Stage: From the Pirates’ Dance to the Naila Waltz

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