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Jan 29

Jan 29 Snakes on a stage

As the Year of the Snake begins, we look back at Ballet Manila’s “hiss-tery” – those moments when serpents of differing sizes slithered their way on to the stage and into the spotlight.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Make it mocha

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Ballet Manila mesmerizes in mocha.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Ballet Manila’s memorable moments in 2024

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As if making up for lost time because of the pandemic, Ballet Manila was in full-throttle mode in 2024.

Dec 25

Dec 25 Why Shaira Comeros is the perfect Snow White

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While Shaira is actually surrounded and supported by a loving family, she shares the following traits with the fairy-tale character, making her the perfect Snow White.

Nov 27

Nov 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Breakouts in brown

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Ballet Manila exudes warmth in brown.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Dissecting dance and choreography in ‘Florante at Laura’

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After its world premiere last October 12, Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura has reaped a generally positive assessment from various quarters.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Tickled pink

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Ballet Manila is rosy in pink.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Talking shoes with Ballet Manila’s Cinderella: Shaira Comeros

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Between rehearsals, we caught up with Shaira to talk about a topic most associated with Cinderella. What else but shoes!

Nov 1

Nov 1 Final farewells

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Depicting death scenes on stage is a tricky balancing act.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Bewitched at the ballet

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In this Halloween feature, we showcase these witches we love to hate who have unleashed their malevolence the Ballet Manila way.

Oct 24

Oct 24 A toast to nations in ‘The Nutcracker’

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With the observance of United Nations Day, we look back at the lively and colorful gathering of countries in The Nutcracker as Ballet Manila has performed it over the years.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Florante at Laura, the ballet

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Ballet Manila's performance of Florante at Laura is not just a dance but a profoundly moving and inspiring artistic achievement.

Oct 18

Oct 18 Adolfo’s sin

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Adolfo lacks this kind of acceptance of the “law of Heaven.” Thus, he disrespects and violates it.

Oct 17

Oct 17 ‘Florante at Laura’ in the key of Mr. C

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At 70, National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab is specific about the projects he still wants to take on.

Oct 12

Balagtas' Florante at Laura features two fathers and sons, each with unique and complex dynamics: the noble Duke Briceo and his son Florante of Albania and the ignoble Sultan Ali-Adab and his son Aladin of Persia.

Oct 10

Oct 10 A nod to the classic: Building the world of Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura through sets and costumes

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To successfully achieve the cinematic feel for their upcoming production Florante at Laura, Ballet Manila has welcomed to their artistic team two previous collaborators: set designer Mio Infante and the costume design team Make it Happen Workshop.

Oct 3

Oct 3 Two heroines: Laura and Flerida

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There are two heroines in Balagtas' masterpiece, Laura and Flerida. Both of them are blessed with mesmerizing beauty.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Florante: The man destined to be the savior and king

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The main character of Francisco Balagtas' masterpiece is an exemplary man who believes in pure love and unassuming kindness.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Blue magic

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Ballet Manila is memorable in blue.

Sep 17

Sep 17 Ties that bind: Ballet Manila wows audiences in Malaysia

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“A ballet dancer’s work is never done!” declared Lisa Macuja Elizalde. “We continue to always take class, train, and push our bodies to the limit in order to perform effortlessly on stage.”

Categories

Jan 29 Snakes on a stage

Jan 6 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Make it mocha

Jan 4 Ballet Manila’s memorable moments in 2024

Dec 25 Why Shaira Comeros is the perfect Snow White

Nov 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Breakouts in brown

Nov 22 Dissecting dance and choreography in ‘Florante at Laura’

Nov 16 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Tickled pink

Nov 8 Talking shoes with Ballet Manila’s Cinderella: Shaira Comeros

Nov 1 Final farewells

Oct 30 Bewitched at the ballet

Oct 24 A toast to nations in ‘The Nutcracker’

Oct 19 Florante at Laura, the ballet

Oct 18 Adolfo’s sin

Oct 17 ‘Florante at Laura’ in the key of Mr. C

Oct 12 Fathers and sons

Oct 10 A nod to the classic: Building the world of Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura through sets and costumes

Oct 3 Two heroines: Laura and Flerida

Sep 29 Florante: The man destined to be the savior and king

Sep 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Blue magic

Sep 17 Ties that bind: Ballet Manila wows audiences in Malaysia

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