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Oct 30

Oct 30 Clowning around

Here’s a look at how Ballet Manila has portrayed these fascinating characters in its productions over the years.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Honoring and humanizing heroes in dance

Ballet Manila has highlighted some of these historical figures in choreographies that, while extolling their virtuous traits, also explore inner struggles which humanize them and make them relatable to present-day audiences.

Apr 27

Apr 27 This Month in BM History: April 2004

This Month In BM History

An ally to Ballet Manila since it debuted in 1995, the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) chose to feature the company in a cocktail musical called Artists & Friends on April 29, 2004 that celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Ballet Manila Moments: A fusion of literature and ballet

In this clip, BM ballet mistress Eileen Lopez partners with Harold Salgado as the old couple, with Anna Kateri Gelvoria, Zaira Cosico and Mylene Aggabao as the three sisters, and Alvin Santos as Pedro.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Ballet Manila Moments: A contemporary classic for the men of Ballet Manila

This clip shows a 1998 performance of pioneer principal dancer Osias Barroso, as well as photographs of former soloist Alvin Santos, soloist Joshua Enciso, and principal dancer Romeo Peralta who are among the many danseurs who have taken on the lead role in Nais Ko.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Going green

Ballet Manila is vibrant in green.

May 9

May 9 Celebrating ballet’s onstage moms

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we share portraits of mothers as seen on our stage through the years.

Dec 3

Dec 3 Christmas Flashback: An angel comes to earth in ‘Kutitap’

Christmas Flashback

Kutitap, which premiered in December 2011, is the story of an angel who comes down to earth to see what is happening among mankind.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Purple reign

Ballet Manila is vibrant in purple.

Nov 4

Nov 4 This Month in BM History: November 2015

This Month In BM History

With Osias Barroso’s Pinocchio choreography for BM already popular since the original premiered in 2002, the company decided to extend and upgrade the production.

Aug 12

Aug 12 Ballet Manila in full color: Purple power

Ballet Manila sparkles in purple.

Jul 20

Jul 20 ‘Lola Basyang’ from book to ballet

As National Children’s Book Day is celebrated today, July 20, we look back to that Filipino ballet classic’s beginnings in 2008.

Dec 31

Dec 31 This Month in BM History: December 2013

This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila’s performance run of The Nutcracker in 2013 was special as it was tied in with artistic director and prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s Swan Song Series.

Dec 8

Dec 8 Ballet Manila Moments: Wishing upon a star

In this clip is the 2004 version of Pinocchio with Alvin Santos in the title role along with Jonathan Janolo as Geppetto, Danica Rili as Jiminy Cricket, and Zaira Cosico as the blue fairy.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Choreography in Focus: Gomburza by Ernest Mandap

Choreography In Focus

In his choreography called Gomburza, Ernest Mandap wanted to pay tribute to the priests not just by extolling their heroism but also by touching on their humanity and the rawness of their emotions at a most crucial time.

Jul 7

Jul 7 Ballet Manila Moments: A choreographer finds his wings