Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde is a firm believer that local audiences should be exposed not just to the wealth of ballet talents here, but also those abroad.
Like a violent tornado, he spins into a jump and pretzels on the floor with nary a joint or muscle endangered. When dance artist Ernest Sarino Mandap executes this explosive movement, the muscular control of the landing is imperceptible. The only thing the audience sees is the contrast of the sharp trajectory in the air and the weightless surrender to the earth.
The ballet “Le Corsaire” (The Pirate), inspired by a poem of Lord Byron, is a tale about pirates, a damsel in distress, kidnapping and human trafficking.
The Perry Sevidal Ballet Summer Intensive will hold classes on April 1-June 5. The teaching system not only equips students with the right technique but also the proper attitude and discipline.
The star dancer accused of masterminding the attack on the Bolshoi ballet chief acknowledged Thursday that he gave the go-ahead for the attack, but told a Moscow court that he did not order anyone to throw acid on the artistic director’s face.
A refreshing season-ender for Ballet Philippines came in the guise of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The ballet, which has been a staple in many international ballet companies, underwent a transformation in the hands of guest choreographer Carlo Pacis, Hong Kong-based dancer, teacher and choreographer. In the past 12 years Pacis danced [...]
Ballet Manila wraps up its 17th performance season with the latest installment of its popular “Ballet & Ballads” series, featuring the London-based trio West End Mamas as special guest.
All Amanda (not her real name) wanted to do last Friday was try a very specialized ballet-inspired workout for the first time. She went to the workout studio in an upscale spa and paid P1,500 for three sessions.
Ballet Manila wraps up its 17th performance season with the latest installment of its popular “Ballet & Ballads” series, featuring the London-based trio West End Mamas as special guest.
Bicol life and lore are tackled in Tanghalang Pilipino’s musical epic “Ibalong,” opening Feb. 8, featuring a formidable cast that includes Jenine Desiderio of “Miss Saigon” fame.
With head held high like that of a ballet dancer on the stage, Rudolf Nureyev parried questions about the effects of age on his future in the ballet world that September day in 1988 in Taipei.
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