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For Ballet Manila’s 31st year, Geri – now Ballet Manila co-artistic associate – is entrusting the role to soloists Jos David Andes and Rafael “Paeng” Perez.
In celebration of Father’s Day, we focus the spotlight on three dads of differing temperaments who have graced the Ballet Manila stage.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we turn the spotlight on these women of many facets – fierce, gracious, hopeful – as they have been portrayed by Ballet Manila.
For this significant commemoration, we show the varied portrayals of the workforce that have been seen on the Ballet Manila stage.
Dance uplifts the body above the earth into the heavenlies. Dance bound up with faith is a testimony to the living grace of God.
Taking a long view of the situation, the pair is now using their observations to assess the abilities of the dancers and better assist BM artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde in managing the company.
“Overall, the Ibong Adarna took flight and soared high without hesitation.”
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 Dawn of Ballet is a special edition of Ballet Manila’s long-running Ballet & Ballads series, a brainchild of Manila Broadcasting Company chairman Fred J. Elizalde.
Music and dance are two arts that have a close relationship.
This Christmas season, Ballet Manila brings a story of kindness and compassion to Star City.
Andres Bonifacio has been a source of fascination for Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and resident choreographer Gerardo Francisco Jr.
As we observe Father’s Day, we take a look at these paternal figures who have graced the stage and made their mark for good or bad.
