Ballet Manila Archives

Sep 4

Sep 4 'Giselle' comes home

In this slideshow are photographs of the performances with Ballet Manila continuing the legacy of the Vaganova method and upholding the highest standards of excellence in the classics.

Mar 31

Mar 31 After not dancing for years, Rafael Perez follows his heart and returns to ballet

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Interviews

To make his return possible, Paeng addressed the things that were holding him back.

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.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Ballet Manila Moments: Honoring our heroes

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Ballet Manila Moments

In celebration of National Heroes Day, we look back on a choreography by Ballet Manila artistic associate and principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. on Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio.

Sep 13

Sep 13 Talk about dance: Oliver Phipps

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Talk About Dance

Every dance has a purpose and every dancer has a destiny.

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.

May 10

May 10 Talk about dance: Miguel Angel Ruiz

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Talk About Dance

Life is like dancing. If we have a big floor, many people will dance. Some will get angry when the rhythm changes. But life is changing all the time.

Apr 14

Apr 14 Talk about dance: Oprah Winfrey

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Talk About Dance

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.

Nov 30

Nov 30 Choreography in Focus: Ka Andres by Gerardo Francisco

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Choreography In Focus

Last year, tasked to create contemporary pieces for Ballet Manila’s participants in the CCP Ballet Competition, Gerardo Francisco – who is the company’s resident choreographer – decided to revisit the theme.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Ballet Manila's young dancers learn on and off the stage in Taiwan

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Interviews

“It was very fulfilling because it showed off Ballet Manila and the teaching we can offer.”

Aug 20

Aug 20 Ballet Manila performs in Taiwan

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News

The Ballet Manila group is led by co-artistic director Osias Barroso who first conducted a workshop for the school in 2018.

Jul 26

Jul 26 The dancing goes on

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Videos

Tuloy ang Saya-wan marked a successful collaboration between Ballet Manila and Academy One to raise funds for ballet scholarships.

Jun 24

Jun 24 Ballet Manila, Academy One hold fundraiser for ballet scholars

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News

The show aims to raise funds that will help the two groups sustain their respective ballet scholarship programs.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Celebrating Independence Day with dance

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Videos

Ballet Manila joined the nation in celebrating the Philippine Independence Day through a dance concert organized by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the SM Mall of Asia.

May 16

May 16 Japanese ambassador hosts reception for Ballet Manila

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News

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.