Storytellers on Toes
The late President Corazon “Cory” Aquino is the most iconic personality associated with the 1986 Edsa Revolution. Katherine Barkman, Ballet Manila principal dancer, once again essays the role of President Cory. She talks about her process and reflections, as well as the challenges, presented by portraying one of Philippine history’s most compelling figures. “Rebel : […]
Ballet Manila principal dancer, Rudy de Dios, reprises his role as the late Senator Benigno Aquino Sr. in the repeat performances of Martin Lawrance’s “Rebel : EDSA 30”, an original ballet that is an amalgam of “Spartacus” and the events that lead to the 1986 EDSA Revolution. Rudy reflects on that time of our country’s […]
Ballet Manila’s performance interpreting the difficulties faced by overseas Filipino workers drew raves at the recently concluded First Shanghai International Contemporary Dance Festival. BM principal artist Gerardo Francisco and soloist Anselmo Dictado represented Ballet Manila in the festival held from July 30 to August 2 in Shanghai, China, joining scores of performing arts companies from […]
On the darkened stage, the spotlight falls on two men in blue-collar shirts with their luggage in tow. With such visual cues, one can probably deduce what this choreographic piece is about. Of course, the title says it all.This is OFW which stands for “overseas Filipino worker” by Ballet Manila’s prolific in-house choreographer and […]
For eighteen young dancers of Ballet Manila, months of training will be put to a test when they take the stage at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition in Hong Kong from August 8 to 13. The BM delegation to the AGP is composed of: Ana Katharina Andes, Elyssabeth Apilado, Nicole Barroso, Abiegail Bonifacio, […]