5+ hour, 2+ min ago   (726+ words) There is something uniquely captivating about watching a full-length classical ballet unfold live—the orchestra, the elaborate movements, the drama between characters, and the moments when an entire ensemble seems to move as one. Ballet Manila is bringing that experience…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (645+ words) When Gener Caringal received the Gawad CCP para sa Sining, he closed his acceptance speech with borrowed words from Andres Bonifacio: “Dadalhin ko sa bagong kabanata ng aking buhay ang mga hiram na salita galing kay Andres Bonifacio: ‘Aling pag-ibig…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (448+ words) A temple dancer’s devotion. A warrior’s divided heart. A priest’s consuming desire. Their story moves between passion and betrayal, life and afterlife. This August, Ballet Manila brings its PRIMA Season to a grand conclusion with the rare full-length staging of…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (562+ words) PuregoThe curtain is about to rise on another “panalo” cultural experience from Puregold—this time, one that brings the world of Filipino theater closer to both the artists who create it and the audiences who deserve to experience it. Further…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (256+ words) Two of the world’s most celebrated ballet artists will once again step onto the Philippine stage to give Filipino audiences a glimpse of their extraordinary and world-renowned artistry, passion and technical brilliance. This August, Ballet Manila brings back ballet superstars…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (707+ words) On June 18, Ballet Manila unveiled the world premiere of Paquita during an exclusive VIP Night at Aliw Theater in Pasay City, gathering patrons of the arts, members of the media, cultural advocates, and ballet enthusiasts for what would become one…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (314+ words) When Macuja Elizalde started to dig into the story behind the ballet excerpt, reading it in full, did she decide to present the production in its full-length form: “I concluded that it would be exciting and perfectly manageable to present…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (467+ words) The now-viral remark from veteran actress Eugene Domingo wasn’t just a funny one-liner—it became an unexpected celebration of visibility, talent, and the undeniable impact of LGBTQIA+ Filipinos in entertainment. Few groups embody that spirit today more than Femme MNL....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (356+ words) Ballet Manila principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso Though Paquita is a cornerstone of classical ballet, it is rarely performed in its entirety. And because of its dramatic narrative, Lisa believes that it will be remarkably relatable, to the…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (768+ words) Manila’s street dance community is set to surge with energy as the Red Bull Dance Tour touches down in the Philippines on April 9. Global street dance icons MT Pop, The D-Soraki, Nonoy, and Chrissy Chou will transform the city into…...