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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.
Ballet Manila is elegant in black and white.
One of the most successful Romantic ballets ever to grace the stage, Giselle tells the story of love, loss, forgiveness and redemption that has resonated among balletomanes for over one hundred years.
Agnes Locsin’s Arachnida is among Ballet Manila’s most performed pas de deux.
To mark Mother’s Day, we take a quick look at these figures whose maternal instinct – or lack of it – contribute to making each story interesting.
Ballet Manila is a vision in blue.
We join the celebration of International Fairy Day, June 24, with a look at the fairies who have enchanted their way into our hearts through Ballet Manila’s stories.
With the upcoming observance of Father’s Day on June 18, we take a look at the dads – the good, the bad and the in-between – that have made their presence felt at the ballet.
In keeping with the festive tradition known as Flores de Mayo, we remember the moments when flowers appeared on the Ballet Manila stage – propelling the story along, underscoring key themes or simply livening up the scene, making each show bloom with limitless possibilities.
Ballet Manila is delicate in lilac.
Ballet Manila is seductive in black.
Ballet Manila is inspiring in blue.
In scenes fraught with heart-wrenching anguish, Ballet Manila has artfully merged death and dance.
Ballet Manila is rosy in pink.
This clip features highlights of Rise!
We share some of these swoon-worthy moments showing how Ballet Manila’s brides and grooms have sealed their love on stage.
In our Father’s Day feature, we look at the portraits of fatherhood Ballet Manila has presented on stage, often the strict but loving parent providing guidance to his offspring.
Ballet Manila is one with the arts community in welcoming the news about the eight newly proclaimed National Artists – including two personalities that it has had the privilege of having creative collaborations with in its company productions.
Here are just a few instances of flower power at the ballet!
As we join the global dance community in celebrating International Dance Day, the artists of Ballet Manila share the inspirations behind their chosen vocation.
