All tagged Tatiana Udalenkova
Looking through the Ballet Manila Archives files, we found old photographs to pair with the new ones for this special “then and now” feature documenting a ballerina’s sentimental journey and celebrating a remarkable past.
La Bayadere (The Water Bearer or The Temple Dancer) was brought to the stage by Ballet Manila in all its intrigue-filled glory in September 2004 at Aliw Theater.
This clip shows the two performances of Les Sylphides staged 19 years apart – a long but worthy wait for some stunning Ballet Manila moments.
Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s “Russian connection” was in full focus when Ballet Manila presented the world premiere of its Romeo and Juliet in 2001.
An offering of two choreographies, it will feature the restaging of Les Sylphides and a new work by Martin Lawrance: The Winding Road.
4. Family support is essential!
3. Talent matters, but it’s not enough. Teachers count!
With Ballet Manila’s numerous engagements leading up to its Swan Lake show dates, it’s easy to picture Jonathan Janolo and Eileen Lopez fidgeting around, wondering how they would be able to put together all the elements of this ever-demanding ballet classic. But such is not the case!
