Ballet Manila Archives

Feb 2

Feb 2 From the Mailbox: A legacy of warmth and goodwill in New Orleans

Former Louisiana state legislator and state treasurer Mary L. Landrieu penned a letter of gratitude and appreciation addressed to the company which was published in the program of their show held in Roussel Hall at Loyola University.

May 16

May 16 Ballet Manila Moments: The heritage of the North

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Ballet Manila Moments

This clip shows the 2014 performance of Sari’t Bahag featuring Ballet Manila scholars and now company artists Jessa Ballet and Jamil Montibon as the maiden and the warrior, and Sofia Costales as the priestess.

May 25

May 25 Filipino-inspired: Sari’t Bahag

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In the mountain province of Luzon, the Old Priestess helps the Head Warrior find a bride and eventually chooses the Maiden.

Jun 25

Jun 25 In Their Own Words: Jamil Montibon on the gift of a second chance

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In Their Own Words

“Pinasayaw po nila ako. Pinakamalaking role ko po yung Sari’t Bahag. “

May 22

May 22 Ballet Manila Moments: A fusion of Filipino culture and Russian technique

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Ballet Manila Moments

This clip from the 2001 tour is an excerpt of Jojo Lucila’s Sari’t Bahag, a Filipino choreography based on a Philippine folk tradition performed by Filipino dancers trained in the Russian technique and dancing at the Maly Theater in Russia to an appreciative Russian audience.