All tagged Anselmo Dictado
With the observance of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), we once again focus on those moments when characters meet a tragic end and the dancing stops.
Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out.
Dance uplifts the body above the earth into the heavenlies. Dance bound up with faith is a testimony to the living grace of God.
Ballet Manila is vibrant in violet.
After winning raves for the purely classical Swan Lake last year, Ballet Manila is all set to return to Dumaguete with its award-winning blockbuster ballet – Ibong Adarna.
The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
Making the leap from page to stage, many ballets have been inspired by beloved titles in literature.
Dance is the art form; the body is the instrument. Learn to play the instrument so you can master the art form.
In this lookback, we present the ways Ballet Manila has made a point – literally and figuratively – with swords. Ready, set, on guard!
Two pairs of principal dancers are stepping into the lead roles of Cinderella and the Prince.
Ballet Manila is striking in blue.
Whatever you may call him – a clown, a jester or a harlequin – he’s the one who’s been injecting fun and humor in many a ballet scene.
Depicting death scenes on stage is a tricky balancing act.
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.
Ballet Manila is regal in blue.
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While Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire – Ballet Manila’s first production for its 26th performance season – is done, dusted, and relegated to the archives of the company, the show continues to weigh intensely in the minds of co-artistic associates Eileen Lopez and Gerardo Francisco Jr.
In this clip are photographs featuring both casts from the season opening performance of Le Corsaire.
After the action-packed pirate adventure Le Corsaire, Ballet Manila is bringing back Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as the second production in its 26th performance season dubbed “Ballet Masterpieces.”
Pure entertainment” is how Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde describes Le Corsaire, the pirate adventure which will open the company’s 26th performance season.
