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Take a look at these scenes from three productions where the various characters use a common focal element, proving the might of the sword.
Dance uplifts the body above the earth into the heavenlies. Dance bound up with faith is a testimony to the living grace of God.
You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
Ballet is not a technique but a way of expression that comes more closely to the inner language of man than any other.
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In this clip is an excerpt of Lata Ang Aming Tambol featuring soloist Anselmo Dictado, and company artists Rodney Catubay, John Carl Concepcion, Alvin Dictado and Raymond Salcedo.
I think most dancers would agree that the art of ballet chooses the dancer, not the other way around.
Having been the recipient of love and support since he entered ballet, this artist wants nothing more than to repay his second family with kindness and hard work.
After the success of its first Dance Day Live! last January 30, Ballet Manila is gearing up for the second show of its planned monthly series.
While it may have been a strange experience not having an audience right in front of them, the dancers were one in saying that it felt just like being in the theater again.
The gold winner for senior group contemporary in the 2021 Asian Grand Prix video competition, Border is a gripping look at the plight of refugees.
In this video, we look back at 2021 — a year of adversities and victories, a year of sadness and hope, a year of dancing forward and onward.
Following up on their victory at the Asian Grand Prix (AGP) Manila Regionals, eleven Ballet Manila junior company dancers and a teen scholar bagged medals in the international ballet event’s Finals held through a video competition.
“It is always a joy to have such positive results from these competitions and certainly very encouraging for all of us in the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet.”
The challenging memory work, partnered by aching muscles, made him want to go back to just playing around in Leveriza every afternoon. But at the same time, his interest in dance was stoked right there in the Ballet Manila studio.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Haneda congratulated Ballet Manila on the success of its recently concluded 23rd season, saying how fortunate he was to have watched the final show, Deux, and to have seen the five Japanese dancers perform in it.
