Ballet Philippines closed its 56th season with the resounding success of the world premiere of “Paglalakbay.” Held at The Theatre at Solaire, this first-of-its-kind ballet was inspired by the folklore of the Ivatan people of Batanes. It served as a glorious eye-opener to the possibilities of...
Paglalakbay, the closing production of Ballet Philippines ' 56th season, is a triumphant celebration of Filipino creativity and talent. An original ballet, the work is inspired by the folklore of the Ivatan people of Batanes. In a creative collaboration with Sheree Chua, who provided the...
Ballet Philippines successfully concluded the world premiere run of "Paglalakbay: The Journey of the Sea People," a full-length original Filipino ballet that captivated audiences from April 10 to 12, 2026, at The Theatre at Solaire. The production marked a defining close to the company’s 56th...
First performed in February 1977, something magical was in the air a weekend ago when "Tales of the Manuvu" was restaged at the Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center. Presented by the Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP), in collaboration with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National...
For so long, Francisco Balagtas’ epic poem “Florante at Laura” has been part of many Filipino students’ lives. Through it, they have learned the value of love, friendship, betrayal, as well as lessons on social and political issues. This October, Filipinos can journey to Albania as this...
The timeless epic “Florante at Laura” by Francisco Balagtas has inspired generations of Filipinos through poetry, film, and stage adaptations. Now, the classic leaps back into the spotlight with fresh energy as Ballet Manila brings its critically acclaimed interpretation back to the Aliw...
Every layer of the South Sea pearl and every step a dancer takes are shaped by years of discipline and devotion. It is this shared journey of passion and perseverance that brings Jewelmer and Ballet Manila together. One of the Philippines’ most esteemed classical ballet companies, Ballet Manila...
Ballet is a dance, an art, that requires a lot of discipline. Its beauty lies in the dichotomy of grace and strength, fluidity and power, elegance and endurance. Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde can attest to that. Through the years, she has danced both here and abroad, gaining applause and...
Ballet Philippines president Maymay Liechtenstein describes La Sylphide as “a relatable ballet about love, emotion, magic, and ethereal feelings. It’s also incredibly lyrical and easy to fall in love with.” But I wasn’t particularly moved by its music. It took me some time to realize...
Fashion trends don’t just emerge on the runways or the pages of the magazine these days. The style game now is also active online. In the past years, we have seen different fashion “cores” take the spotlight on social media. Think of the pink madness caused by Barbiecore, or the westerncore...
Balletones, art patrons, diplomats, business tycoons, pioneers of the creative industry, as well as theater enthusiasts gathered at The Theatre in Solaire last March 8, 2024. Coinciding with International Women’s Day was the gala night of Ballet Philippines’ “Limang Daan” by Artistic...
Guests flocked to the The Theatre at Solaire last Friday, Dec. 15, for Ballet Philippines’ “Christmas Fairy Tales” gala. Many of Manila’s stylish people were seen at the event, including art and dance enthusiasts, even mothers and their daughters dressed up in festive gowns. ...
