Ballet Manila Archives

Nov 30

Nov 30 Bonifacio in ballet: Exploring two facets of a hero through dance

Andres Bonifacio has been a source of fascination for Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and resident choreographer Gerardo Francisco Jr.

Oct 24

Oct 24 A toast to nations in ‘The Nutcracker’

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Features

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.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Blue magic

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Features

Ballet Manila is memorable in blue.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Father knows best

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Features

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.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Pastel palette

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Ballet Manila glows in pastel.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Honoring and humanizing heroes in dance

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Features

Ballet Manila has highlighted some of these historical figures in choreographies that, while extolling their virtuous traits, also explore inner struggles which humanize them and make them relatable to present-day audiences.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Graceful exits

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Features, Videos

In scenes fraught with heart-wrenching anguish, Ballet Manila has artfully merged death and dance.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Going green

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Features

Ballet Manila is vibrant in green.

Aug 4

Aug 4 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Mellow yellow

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Features

Ballet Manila glows in yellow.

Jun 18

Jun 18 Portraits of fatherhood in ballet

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Features

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.

Jun 6

Jun 6 Umbrella season

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Features

In this special feature, we look at the instances when these everyday objects literally had their unfolding moments on stage.

Dec 3

Dec 3 Christmas Flashback: An angel comes to earth in ‘Kutitap’

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Christmas Flashback

Kutitap, which premiered in December 2011, is the story of an angel who comes down to earth to see what is happening among mankind.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Ballet Manila in full color: Green with envy

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Ballet Manila shimmers in green.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Choreography in Focus: Bayani by Gerardo Francisco

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Choreography In Focus

Bayani reflects Bonifacio’s willingness to fight, so that the mode is like he is going to battle. In interpreting the piece, Geri advised Niño to internalize those qualities so that the hero’s character would shine through.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Choreography in Focus: Gomburza by Ernest Mandap

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Choreography In Focus

In his choreography called Gomburza, Ernest Mandap wanted to pay tribute to the priests not just by extolling their heroism but also by touching on their humanity and the rawness of their emotions at a most crucial time.

Oct 19

Oct 19 This Month in BM History: October 2011

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This Month In BM History

Gerardo Francisco led the six-man delegation that represented Ballet Manila at the dance festival held from September 30 to October 9, 2011 in Korea’s city of cultural heritage, Andong.