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In observance of United Nations Day, we take a look at this scene of delightful pageantry as Ballet Manila performed Act 2 of the beloved holiday show in Nutkraker: Pasko na Naman Muli (2014).
As the world observes United Nations Day on October 24, we celebrate those who have come to the Philippines from foreign shores and graced the stage side by side with their Filipino counterparts.
All three characters figure prominently in the second act where, after attacking windmills that he mistakes for various monsters, a wounded Don Quixote falls asleep and dreams of his beloved Dulcinea.
A fun fact about Ballet Manila company artist Nanami Hasegawa is that she never really lived in the country she was born in.
Between the spark of an idea and the lavish stage production are months of planning, preparation, construction, and rehearsals.
In honor of Father’s Day, we asked members of Ballet Manila to share the most important lesson that their father taught them.
Continuing its mission of bringing ballet to the people, Ballet Manila bares the first performance this year of its signature Ballet & Ballads series.
No longer that shy child simply following her friend's lead, Violet Hong has charted her own course against all odds.
Coming out of herself has played an important role in Ballet Manila soloist Tiffany Chiang-Janolo’s career.
