‘Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko’ on its last weekend
Ballet Philippines’ “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko,” a new dance musical featuring the songs of VST & Co., is playing its second and last weekend at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater...
View ArticleWhy the power-packed dance Sabor Latino 100% is packing it in
What do you call a guy who’s had years of intensive training in ballet, modern dance, jazz, reggaeton, salsa, cumbia, folk dance, merengue and hip-hop? The post Why the power-packed dance Sabor Latino...
View Article‘Annie,’ ‘Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko’ lead 2016 Gawad Buhay 4th-quarter citations
Resorts World Manila’s production of the Broadway musical “Annie” under its production outfit Full House Theater Company, and Ballet Philippines’ hybrid dance-musical production celebrating the music...
View ArticleMaking ‘Newsies’ dance
The rehearsal hall is charged with raw energy as young men of all shapes and sizes attempt ballet combinations in sheer abandon—awkwardly for some, and a piece of cake for others who display some...
View ArticleCMAP dance festival held in Bacolod
There’s a wealth of talent in dance in the Philippines whether it’s performing, choreographing or teaching. The C-Map International Choreographers Dance Festival in Bacolod honors these talents in a...
View ArticleHow a show of ‘hatefulness and ugliness’ became the peerless ‘West Side Story’
The idea of a musical which would eventually be the blockbuster “West Side Story” had been percolating in the mind of composer Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) for some time. Then, in a meeting with...
View ArticlePH hip hop crews dominate int’l street dance tilt, UPeepz retains championship
Philippine teams bested 50 countries in a prestigious international street dance tilt held in Arizona. The country sent its largest delegations of dancers yet this year. The post PH hip hop crews...
View ArticlePBT sets ‘The Merry Widow’ stage ballet performance
The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) is set to present its own version of "The Merry Widow,” an operetta by well-acclaimed Hungarian composer Franz Lehár. The post PBT sets ‘The Merry Widow’ stage...
View ArticleCan Zumba help boost your mood?
New research has shown that sedentary workers who followed Zumba classes experienced long-lasting positive effects on health, especially on emotional well-being. The post Can Zumba help boost your...
View Article‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’ ‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘Galileo’ lead 2017 Gawad Buhay...
For the last quarter of 2017, Resorts World Manila’s production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” the British fantasy musical about an eccentric inventor and a magical flying car based on a book by Ian...
View Article100-plus shows in 20 venues—art for all in Fringe Manila 2018
Musicals, dramas, dance, improv, ‘hugot’ confessions and more on Feb. 7-25 The post 100-plus shows in 20 venues—art for all in Fringe Manila 2018 appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleWATCH: 93-year-old woman’s adorable workout melts netizens’ hearts
Helene Miller, a 93-year-old lady from South Dakota proves that you, too, can still put on your dancing shoes and wiggle your worries away. The post WATCH: 93-year-old woman’s adorable workout melts...
View ArticleOn its 10th year, 10 badass Gawad Buhay achievements
Which production had the most wins? Who’s the most-honored actor, dancer, theater artist? Who has the longest winning streak? The post On its 10th year, 10 badass Gawad Buhay achievements appeared...
View Article10 years of the Philstage Gawad Buhay: Come celebrate with us on April 12!
In 1997, artistic directors of the leading professional theater and dance companies in Manila were invited to a luncheon at the Manila Polo Club to be interviewed by an Australian journalist doing a...
View ArticleAgnes Locsin and CB Garrucho—why they are this year’s Natatanging Gawad Buhay...
“Nakakahiya! Matanda na talaga ako.” (It’s embarrassing! I’m really old.) This was Agnes Locsin’s reaction when she was told she would be a recipient this year of the Natatanging Gawad Buhay, the...
View ArticleTaiwan reveals opening plans for enormous performing arts center
A new Taiwanese performing arts center is opening in October and is said to be the world's largest under one roof. The post Taiwan reveals opening plans for enormous performing arts center appeared...
View Article‘Theater a life-changing experience’—Gawad Buhay awardees
Is it true that the Gawad Buhay PhilStage Award for the Performing Arts gets better and better every year, as claimed by one of this year’s hosts, Topper Fabregas? Well, so it seems, judging by the...
View ArticleDarna is back in a new dance-theater production at Benilde
The original Pinay superhero marks her return to the Philippine stage with a production that combines theater and dance. “Ding, Ang Bato!,” presented by the Arts and Culture Cluster and the Dance...
View ArticleDarna soars anew in triumphant ‘Ding, Ang Bato!’
The College of St. Benilde’s Arts and Culture Cluster’s (BACC) recent production of the dance musical “Ding, Ang Bato!” emerged not just as a pleasant surprise, but also as a theatrical triumph on...
View ArticleKinaray-a dance drama ‘O’Layra Prinsesa cang Dagat’ a hit in Iloilo, Antique
“O’Layra Prinsesa cang Dagat” is the first full-length play in Kinaray-a to date. The post Kinaray-a dance drama ‘O’Layra Prinsesa cang Dagat’ a hit in Iloilo, Antique appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleMountain milonga: ‘Tango therapy’ finds unlikely home in Montenegro
Some 600 people from around the globe come every summer for nearly three weeks of 'tango therapy' in the mountains of the Balkan country. The post Mountain milonga: ‘Tango therapy’ finds unlikely home...
View ArticleParents appalled after kindergarten welcomes children with pole dancer
Parents and children at a Chinese kindergarten were given a welcome treat to mark the start of school in September—but it wasn’t quite what they expected. At Xinshahui Kindergarten in Bao’an District,...
View ArticleForever young: China’s ‘dancing aunties’ kick up their heels
SHANGHAI — In a sparkling white cap and oversized sunglasses, 55-year-old retiree Zhang Yongli and dozens of neighbours liven up a Shanghai park by doing the jitterbug, part of a public dance craze...
View ArticleNew Yorkers get their dance on with a tap class to pop music
Attendees include other dancers, lawyers, bakers, the vice president of marketing for a restaurant group and moms who need some "me time." The post New Yorkers get their dance on with a tap class to...
View ArticleMoscow’s ballet studios: Where careers take flight
Russian ballet schools are said to be the best in the world because of their adherence to tradition. The post Moscow’s ballet studios: Where careers take flight appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleCity Ballet names its #MeToo-era leaders: A man-woman team
New York City Ballet has chosen two former dancers to lead the company following the scandal that saw the retirement of Peter Martins. The post City Ballet names its #MeToo-era leaders: A man-woman...
View ArticleSara Baras, the flamenco superstar wearing pants
Flamenco superstar Sara Baras is at the forefront, using heels to pierce gender stereotypes by trading the ruffled gown for a pair of pants. The post Sara Baras, the flamenco superstar wearing pants...
View ArticleLife lessons taught and learned through dance
Dance educator Marilinda Claravall’s biannual showcase not only presents the beauty of dance but also conveys lessons for the youth. The post Life lessons taught and learned through dance appeared...
View ArticleBallet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure
MANILA, Philippines — From fierce typhoons and tight budgets to losing its dancers to cruise ships and theme parks, Ballet Philippines has weathered almost every type of storm, but as it celebrates its...
View ArticleMiami ballet school a haven for Venezuelan dancing diaspora
MIAMI — Lusian Hernandez’s eyes watered when she recalled receiving a free pair of pointe shoes after arriving in Miami on a dance scholarship as her native Venezuela descended into an economic crisis....
View ArticleDance workouts and more
(25th in a series) Nino Gaddi, events manager, and Vince Uy, creative director Events manager Nino Gaddi has spent the quarantine cooking and looking for new recipes for his IGTV (@oningaddi). “And...
View ArticleDawn Chang recalls HK Disneyland stint and how she dealt with her fear of...
Former GirlTrends member Dawn Chang has been reminiscing recently about her days as a theme park performer in Hong Kong Disneyland. The post Dawn Chang recalls HK Disneyland stint and how she dealt...
View ArticleKylie Minogue brings the ultimate “Disco” to your home
No one can pull us out of nail-biting anxiousness and save the weekend the way Kylie Minogue can. So she delivered. The Australian pop icon released her 15th studio album Disco today. It’s 16 tracks...
View ArticleWATCH: Kris Aquino dances in the street for online shopping ad
Queen of Talk Kris Aquino admits to not being a good dancer but she has to dance now that she’s endorsing an online shopping app. The post WATCH: Kris Aquino dances in the street for online shopping ad...
View ArticleCinematic and choreographed: The best pandemic dance films
Coping with pandemic restrictions has been a popular theme among the local dance videos/films in the past two years. Given the limitations of rehearsal space, the choreographers shifted the emphasis...
View ArticleWATCH: Ice Seguerra cheers on Liza Diño dancing flamenco again
Singer Ice Seguerra showed that he is one supportive husband when he welcomed his wife Liza Diño’s return to dancing the flamenco. The post WATCH: Ice Seguerra cheers on Liza Diño dancing flamenco...
View ArticleEnabling the disabled through dance
Mentor and choreographer Brezhnev Larlar never knew he was born with kidney failure until later in life. He was too busy enjoying his scholarship at the Australian Ballet School and careers in Ballet...
View ArticleAlice Reyes forms own dance company: ‘We are supporting a talented generation’
Unfazed by unsettling times, National Artist Alice Reyes has formed a new company. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month, just ahead...
View ArticlePH dance companies display resilience in 2023
After the lockdowns, the main dance companies have made their art form more accessible and comprehensible to the public with story ballets. Audiences, particularly those unfamiliar with dance, can...
View ArticleMeet Devin Pornel, the Filipino-Chinese Dancer Who Performed Alongside Jung Kook
Standing next to the world’s biggest pop icon was one of dance’s brightest stars It goes without saying, the release of BTS’ Jung Kook’s debut solo album, “GOLDEN,” was one of the year’s biggest...
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