Storytellers on Toes
A bell tinkles and a familiar bouncy song – so appropriate in the searing summer heat – plays out. “Mamang sorbetero, ano’ng ngalan mo, tinda mong ice cream gustong-gusto ko…” A sorbetero dances onstage, peddling his ice cream treats, and soon draws a bevy of customers. Later, a group of girls joins him, swirling, leaping […]
Ballet Manila co-artistic director Osias Barroso (center) with the main cast of Pista – dancers Francis Cascaño, Rissa May Camaclang and Gerardo Francisco flanked by mime artists Jovanie and Phildan. Summer bursts with movement, color, humor and romance as Ballet Manila presents its special show for the season at Star City. As its title connotes, […]
Love to dance? Here’s your chance to learn from the best! Lisa Macuja’s School of Ballet Manila will hold its annual summer intensive workshop from April 4 to May 29, 2016. Classes will include basic ballet training programs that include: Creative Movement for Toddlers (ages 2-3), Baby Ballerina (ages 3-5), Twinkle Toes (ages 5-6), Level […]
(Third of a three-part series) Interview by Susan A. De Guzman and Giselle P. Kasilag In 1995, twelve dancers led by Lisa Macuja and Osias Barroso banded together to form Ballet Manila. Together with artistic director Eric V. Cruz, the fledgling group – brimming with talent, bolstered by youthful optimism and supported mainly by a […]
(Second of a three-part series) Interview by Susan A. De Guzman and Giselle P. Kasilag In 1995, twelve dancers led by Lisa Macuja and Osias Barroso banded together to form Ballet Manila. Together with artistic director Eric V. Cruz, the fledgling group – brimming with talent, bolstered by youthful optimism and supported mainly by a […]