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In this clip, Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. is Rodrigo – a role that he premiered in 2008 and continues to perform to this day. Rodrigo is seen facing off with Ahab as performed by soloist John Balagot.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Ballet Manila brings back ‘Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang’

News

After the action-packed pirate adventure Le Corsaire, Ballet Manila is bringing back Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as the second production in its 26th performance season dubbed “Ballet Masterpieces.”

Jun 16

Jun 16 In the name of the father

With the upcoming observance of Father’s Day on June 18, we take a look at the dads – the good, the bad and the in-between – that have made their presence felt at the ballet.

May 1

May 1 Ballet Manila Moments: Labor of Love

In this clip, the kind and hardworking Rodrigo is BM principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. while the oppressive Ahab is played by soloist John Ralp Balagot. Here, we see Rodrigo toiling for months only to be paid a tiny fraction of what he should have earned.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Ballet Manila Moments: A contemporary classic for the men of Ballet Manila

This clip shows a 1998 performance of pioneer principal dancer Osias Barroso, as well as photographs of former soloist Alvin Santos, soloist Joshua Enciso, and principal dancer Romeo Peralta who are among the many danseurs who have taken on the lead role in Nais Ko.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Standouts in orange

Ballet Manila stands out in orange.

May 27

May 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Cream of the crop

Ballet Manila is luminous in cream.

Jul 20

Jul 20 ‘Lola Basyang’ from book to ballet

As National Children’s Book Day is celebrated today, July 20, we look back to that Filipino ballet classic’s beginnings in 2008.

Sep 21

Sep 21 Ballet Manila Moments: On pointe at the circus

This clip was taken from a Circus D’Ballet performance in 2019 featuring Tony Fabella’s Magandang Gabi and Osias Barroso and Gerardo Francisco’s Sumayaw Sumunod.

Aug 20

Aug 20 Ballet Manila Moments: That distinctly Filipino flavor

In this clip is a trip down memory lane with a performance of Original Pilipino Music Suite from 1998 at the GSIS Theater, featuring principal dancers Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Osias Barroso.

Sep 8

Sep 8 Iconic 1.0 revisited

Videos

In a spectacular show of force, Ballet Manila opened its 23rd season with Iconic 1.0 - the first instalment of a choreography showcase that features different shows in two weekends.

Aug 24

Aug 24 This Month in BM History: August 1998

This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila has always believed in the power of dance as a unifying element among cultures. This is why in 1998, it readily took part in an event that stood for that ideal.

Aug 21

Aug 21 Ballet Manila presents dance retrospective in ‘Iconic’ shows

News

Iconic bares 17 different ballets created by 14 choreographers over two weekends.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Ballet Manila celebrates "Iconic" pieces in season opener

Videos

These are the tales beautifully told by the Philippines' storytellers on toes.

Jul 28

Jul 28 This Month in BM History: July 1999