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A choreography shaped by landscape, carried by memory, and anchored in one of the oldest human impulses: to move toward a horizon. The company’s new full-length work, PAGLALAKBAY: The Journey of the Sea People , premieres April 10–12, 2026 at The Theatre at Solaire, tracing the ancient Austronesian migration through a movement language that feels both precise and instinctive. Choreographer Mikhail Martynyuk turns to the terrain of Batanes as his guide. There, wind is constant, the ground is uneven, and the ocean draws clean, steady lines across the edge of the land. These elements find their way into the body. Weight dropped into the floor as if meeting resistance, torsos tipping forward with a sense of direction, arms shaped not for decoration but for purpose. The movement is classical in foundation but shaped by the environment that inspired it. The ballet’s emotional framework comes from librettist Sheree Chua, who brings the narrative to life through personal history. She speaks of...

 For the first time in Philippine performing arts history, three of the country’s most respected cultural institutions— Ballet Philippines (BP) , Repertory Philippines (REP) , and the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) —join forces to present a groundbreaking production: Peter and the Wolf & Little Red Riding Hood , happening on August 1 to 3 at The Theatre at Solaire . Students are in for a treat with an exclusive 50% discount on tickets for the August 3 (Sunday), 7 PM show . This special offer makes it easier for young audiences to experience a one-of-a-kind collaboration that brings together music, theater, and dance in one spectacular event. The production features Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” , a musical masterpiece where each character is represented by an instrument—the bird by a flute, the duck by an oboe, the cat by a clarinet, the grandfather by a bassoon, the wolf by horns, and Peter by the strings. Accompanying this is Little Red Riding Hood , a delightf...

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines launches its 2025 season with PAGDIRIWANG: Sayaw Alay sa Sining , a mixed bill program that showcases the company's versatility. Set to take the stage on April 4 and 5, 2025, 2:00 and 7:30 PM at the Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater , this landmark production promises an unforgettable evening of dance, featuring masterful works by renowned choreographers Now on its 4th season, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines continues its commitment to elevating Philippine dance by presenting a repertoire that spans classical ballet, neoclassical, modern, and contemporary works. The program includes a selection of works from some of the most celebrated names in dance, led by National Artists for Dance Alice Reyes, alongside internationally renowned choreographers:  AMADA (Filipino Modern Dance), choreography by National Artist for Dance, Alice Reyes, Music by National Artist for Music, Lucrecia Kasilag  SONGS OF A WAYFARER (Modern Dance), choreog...

Ballet Philippines (BP), the country’s flagship dance company, presents the timeless Christmas ballet in full Filipino splendor in Edna Vida’s The Nutcracker. Nobuo Fujino (formerly a Senior Artist at the Australian Ballet and Principal Dancer with Hong Kong Ballet) returns to BP as guest artist courtesy of Japan Foundation and Tan Yan Kee Foundation, and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gerard Salonga, plays Tchaikovsky’s iconic music live  on select performances.

Catch the country’s preeminent ballet and contemporary dance company this August in “A Gala Celebration”. Ballet Philippines revives choreographic gems in a gala featuring Filipino stars from various international dance companies. Among the guest artists are Candice Adea (formerly of BalletMet and Hong Kong Ballet), Marcelino Libao (Hamburg Ballet), Kris-Belle Paclibar (formerly of Cirque du Soleil), Ronelson Yadao (formerly of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre), Paul Ocampo & Chien-Ying Wang (OcampoWang Dance), and Jean Marc Cordero & Rita Angela Winder (Ballett Kiel).

Eisa Jocson’s newest creation, “Your Highness” will have its world premiere on July 27 (8pm) and 28 (3pm, 8pm) at the CCP Little Theater, and will be performed at several major European performing arts festivals from August to September 2017. The work is a production by Ballet Philippines and Künstlerhaus Mousonturm Frankfurt am Main (Germany), in co-production with Internationales Sommerfestival Kampnagel (Germany), Zürcher Theater Spektakel (Switzerland), La Bâtie – Festival de Genève (Switzerland).

Summer can be the most crucial time for a budding ballerina’s career. While most children are on vacations or staycations, the pupils of Ballet Philippines Dance School are hard at work. Three to five times a week, they fill their days with classes in classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip hop, and even lectures – all geared towards guiding them towards becoming full-fledged dance artists.

As a fabulous fitting finale of Ballet Philippines’ 47th season entitled “Wings”, come and watch the new staging of “Swan Lake”, the most famous and legendary ballet adored by audiences all over the world for over a hundred years. On March 4, “Swan Lake” will be celebrating the 140th anniversary of its premiere.

As a fabulous fitting finale of Ballet Philippines’ 47th season entitled “Wings”, come and watch the new staging of “Swan Lake”, the most famous and legendary ballet adored by audiences all over the world for over a hundred years. On March 4, “Swan Lake” will be celebrating the 140th anniversary of its premiere.

Ballet Philippines restages “Crisostomo Ibarra”  on October 21 at 3:00PM, October 22 at 2:00PM, and October 23 at 10:00AM, and presents the world premiere of “Simoun” on October 21 at 8:00PM, October 22 at 6:00PM, and October 23 at 3:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

A NEW GENERATION OF FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY DANCE EMERGES IN “BAGONG SAYAW” THIS SEPTEMBER 10 – 18 Six brave choreographers are set to push the boundaries of dance with the young dancers of Ballet Philippines II this September with “Bagong Sayaw”, to be staged at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater).

I was invited to watch a ballet performance produced by Ballet Philippines held at Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP Main Theater, Pasay City for the 47th season of Wings composed of 4 different act namely: Weighted Whispers (World Premiere), Moving Two, Ne Neh Le Dej (Philippine Premiere) and Firebird (World Premiere).

“WINGS”: BALLET PHILIPPINES’ 47TH SEASON TAKES FLIGHT WITH “FIREBIRD AND OTHER BALLETS” THIS AUGUST 19-21 The country’s flagship classical and contemporary dance company opens its 47th performance season with “FIREBIRD and other ballets”. A mixed bill of contemporary and neo-classical works, the show features pieces by David Campos, Dwight Rodrigazo, and Carlo Pacis, and an all-new “Firebird”, choreographed by George Birkadze.

Enter the world of Gabriel Barredo’s acclaimed creation in Ballet Philippines’ season ender, “Opera”. This production brings a synergy between artists and art forms, with French choreographer Redha transforming the groundbreaking installation into a contemporary ballet premiering at the CCP Main Theater on February 13 & 14, with a Fundraising Gala on February 16 at 8:00PM.

Continuing its series of international tours, BP sets off once again to perform in China this October. The company will be at the Chongqing Guo Tai Art Center in Chongqing on October 26, the Jinrong Theater, Xiamen Little Egret Art Center in Xiamen on October 29, and Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater Performance Center on October 31. The tour is co-presented by the Department of Foreign Affairs-Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Similar to the Middle East Tour in August, this trip is an initiative in cultural diplomacy by the Office of the Undersecretary for International Economic Relations, led by Undersecretary Laura del Rosario. It marks the 40 th Anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-China diplomatic relations.

As we live in this modern time period, cultures from different regions of the world have already influenced the Filipinos. It is undeniably the effect of the Philippines taking part into the fast-paced growth and development of the world, from philosophies, to businesses, and even the arts and sciences.

For one night only, Ballet Philippines 2’s acclaimed concert, Hugot Sa Rosas, returns for a performance at the CCP Little Theater. Set to music from Vincent de Jesus’ Songs to Slash Your Wrist By, the show highlights the talents of BP’s junior company and its new breed of dancers and choreographers. The show premiered at Ballet Philippines Studio One in February 2015, as part of Fringe MNL. Original Pilipino Music shines in this production, with songs sung by industry icons such as AizaSeguerra, Noel Cabangon, Jett Pangan, and OJ Mariano interpreted into dance form by Ballet Philippines’ young choreographers. The performances include Erl Emmanuel Sorilla’s “As Long as I Can Wait”, set to Pangan’s vocals, and “SirangOyayi” to Cabangon’s “Duwag”, as well as other songs performed by Daryl Ong, Sweet Plantado, KalilaAguilos, Daryl Reyes, and AizaSeguerra.

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Two fresh productions are set to bring Ballet Philippines (BP)’s 46th Season off to a good start. On September 12, 13, and 19, the company will perform Body Positive +, A Dance Gala for HIV Awareness. September 20 brings the comeback of HugotSa Rosas, featuring Ballet Philippines 2, BP’s junior performing arm. The performances will be held at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

This coming September 1 PHILSTAGE brings you a One Night Stand : “Mundong Entablado.”  Seven of the country’s finest theater artists are set to join forces on September 1 for PHILSTAGE’s fundraiser.