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After its world premiere last October at Aliw Theater, Florante at Laura takes center stage at the Hyundai Hall of Areté at the Ateneo de Manila University.
With the observance of United Nations Day, we look back at the lively and colorful gathering of countries in The Nutcracker as Ballet Manila has performed it over the years.
Ballet Manila's performance of Florante at Laura is not just a dance but a profoundly moving and inspiring artistic achievement.
Adolfo lacks this kind of acceptance of the “law of Heaven.” Thus, he disrespects and violates it.
At 70, National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab is specific about the projects he still wants to take on.
Balagtas' Florante at Laura features two fathers and sons, each with unique and complex dynamics: the noble Duke Briceo and his son Florante of Albania and the ignoble Sultan Ali-Adab and his son Aladin of Persia.
To successfully achieve the cinematic feel for their upcoming production Florante at Laura, Ballet Manila has welcomed to their artistic team two previous collaborators: set designer Mio Infante and the costume design team Make it Happen Workshop.
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.
The great thing about Florante at Laura, as the two choreographers point out, is that it has so many varied elements to it
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.
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.
Through the years, Ballet Manila has had a successful series of productions dubbed Halo-Halo.
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.
We celebrate this day dedicated to paternal figures who show love to their families by providing guidance, support and care with this feature on fathers who have graced the Ballet Manila stage.
As this year’s sweltering summer draws to a close, we celebrate the fan and take a breezy look at the varied forms and functions this implement has taken in Ballet Manila’s productions.
With the company headed for the United States anew for a performance tour and some of its dancers participating in an international competition, Ballet Manila Goes International on May 14 and 15 in 2005 served as a fitting send-off and on-stage preparation.
