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From white swans to the black she-wolf: Ballet Philippines soars at 50

By Pristine L. De Leon | August 5, 2019 - 12:00am

The exact moment when I decided I wanted to watch more of Ballet Philippines’ modern dances was during the brief staging...

Arts and Culture

Stella Abrera leads American Ballet stars in the dance event of the year

By Chito Vijandre | March 18, 2018 - 12:00am

Stella Abrera — the first Filipino-American to reach the top rank of principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre...

Sunday Lifestyle

Decorum at a Ballet Performance

By Nathan Cabello | February 5, 2015 - 12:00am

A ballet performance - say, the "Swan Lake" - is approximately two and a half hours long, with short intermissions. The performance time can vary from one performing company to another.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Ballet Manila brings back ‘Swan Lake’

November 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Ballet Manila celebrates its classical roots as it brings back the iconic Swan Lake, with choreography by Marius Petipa and...

Arts and Culture

Barbie comes alive

By Baby A. Gil | December 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Breathes there a little girl who does not know Barbie or who never fantasized of a Barbie world.

Entertainment

Barbie in Pink on tiptoe

By Ricky Lo | June 8, 2013 - 12:00am

When it comes to Barbie Dolls and the history of the world’s best-loved “baby that doesn’t grow old,” you have to consult Funfare’s “other beauty expert” Celso de Guzman...

Entertainment

World Ballet Stars, Harana

By SUNDRY STROKES | June 13, 2012 - 12:00am

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — so goes the oft quoted saying.

Opinion

Splendid Swan Lake reprise by a mammoth Ballet Manila

By SUNDRY STROKES | May 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Ballet Manila’s summer workshop, marking the 16th year of the dance company was a reprise of ‘Swan Lake’ which featured all of its students.

Opinion

Legends of the Dragon circus at Big Dome in May

April 13, 2012 - 12:00am

The Chinese National Acrobatic Troupe, which wowed the Philippine crowd during Christmastime two years ago, will return next month for a series of performances in a totally brand-new show dubbed...

Entertainment

"The Dancing Swans" At USPF

March 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Turning Point School of Classical Ballet and Music, Center for Classical Dance at St. Theresa's College, Paref Southcrest and St. Paul Learning Center are currently preparing for the production of its 3rd recital...

Freeman Cebu Entertainment