Ballet Philippines opens its 53rd season with grand performances of ‘Bolero,’ ‘Dance Through Time,’ and ‘Equus’ After two years of releasing productions online, theaters in the Philippines are opening their doors once again to welcome audiences to share the magic that comes from the...
Life is Good Read all about it The Manila International Book Fair is back and we’re absolutely thrilled at the thought of mingling with fellow print lovers, meeting authors (Hidilyn Diaz will be at the Anvil Publishing booth signing books on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.; Lourd de Vera and Paul Eric Roca...
Time to get back in the classical groove Text and photos by Dexter R. Matilla Whoever it was who said that there is no right time, only time and what one does with it must have been on to something. There is wisdom to be learned from maximizing the most of one’s time and in the past two or so...
The National Artist for Dance breaks a leg with a new company Spending an afternoon with Philippines National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes will always be a distinct pleasure. Under her mentorship, since June 2020, a number of pandemic-displaced Filipino dance artists found renewed purpose in their...
Ballet is back! There was a palpable sense of excitement and renewed anticipation during the media event that Ballet Philippines (BP) hosted to announce its upcoming 53rd Season. Held at Gallery by Chele, this highly-charged atmosphere could be attributed to the fact that after two years of...
The shows and events to look forward to from one of the Philippines’s premier dance company After years of barren theaters, Ballet Philippines is set to heat up the stage and beyond as its performers are ready to put on their dancing shoes. For its 53rd season, the first resident company of the...
It’s Women’s Month, and National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes is definitely a lady worth recognizing By Tats Rejante-Manahan In the ‘70s, the vision of Alice Reyes—her dancer’s carriage with turned out feet, her long black whiplash hair, and just her mere presence in the room—could...
CCP’s Philippine Ballet Theater brings the holiday classic to the virtual world Traditions during the holiday span beyond the dishes that are served on the table or the sprucing of one’s home. For some, the season calls for people to gather and savor art. There’s the yearly Metro Manila Film...
The music of life will not cease Amid the challenging situation brought by the pandemic, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) initiated a special program to support the professional dance industry in the country. Filipino dancers and choreographers respond to the changing times through...
Ballet Philippines welcomes John McFall as guest choreographer and mentor 38 YEARS OF DANCING John McFall brings with him 38 years of experience into his new role as guest choreographer and mentor for Ballet Philippines’ 52 nd season (Paige McFall) Ballet Philippines (BP) is privileged to welcome...
The realization of non-traditional collaborations within art genres, between arts, and other fields Seven arts and cultural organizations qualify for the Innovation Grants Project, a special program implemented by the board of trustees of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Among the...
Ballet Philippines As the company closes its 51st season, Ballet Philippines (BP) offers its sincere appreciation for its audiences’ support during last season’s launch of BP OnStream. It is with a grateful heart that together, both the company and its audiences have witnessed their dream of...
