Darna 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...
View ArticleA play about indigenous peoples of Mindanao takes center stage in NYC
There has always been clamor about how little representation there is of indigenous peoples in the country, much less those that come from far places like the south. Very little has been represented in...
View ArticleDon’t miss this grand gathering for Philippine dance
Our country is rich in cultural heritage and this includes a beautifully diverse dance culture. From the well-known national dance tinikling to contemporary dance genres such as jazz and hip-hop, they...
View Article5 reasons to watch Ballet Philippines’‘Romeo and Juliet’
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is, without a doubt, the most widely told love story of all time. It’s the classic tale of forbidden love that has been retold over and over again through movies, music,...
View ArticleBago City in Negros Occidental to lead Nat’l Arts Month launch on Feb. 1 —NCCA
In every February for the past years, Rizal Park had stood witness to the National Commission of Culture and the Art’s (NCCA) launching of the National Arts Month. While it had become some sort of an...
View ArticleHow Francisca Reyes-Aquino sought and fought for our country’s folk dances
Francisca Reyes-Aquino is fondly known and remembered as the “Mother of Philippine Dancing” A day after the world paid tribute to all women, leading search engine Google is celebrating another esteemed...
View ArticleDance and the fearless pursuit of a goal convene in Edd Vicente’s spin class
A glimpse into Edd Vicente’s fitness journey The post Dance and the fearless pursuit of a goal convene in Edd Vicente’s spin class appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleYour TikTok dance could be Fortnite’s next emote
The game that brought us flossing is looking for a fun new dance to immortalize in-game. Think you have what it takes to make the cut? Last Jan. 18, the Fortnite team announced that they’re holding an...
View ArticleThese TikTok dance moves can smash your sedentary lifestyle
Catchier songs with even catchier dance moves The post These TikTok dance moves can smash your sedentary lifestyle appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleThese free online dance workshops will get you off your couch
So by now you’ve finished all your shows, circled the perimeter of your house thrice for no reason and basically lived out the same day for three weeks in a row. Aside from going to your bed, the...
View ArticleHow one dance instructor deals with the perils of the COVID-19 pandemic
A glimpse into the life of a fitness instructor during the COVID-19 crisis The post How one dance instructor deals with the perils of the COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleHow this dance choreographer stays mentally strong in quarantine
Jana Mahusay vows to always give back to the fitness community The post How this dance choreographer stays mentally strong in quarantine appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleBored? Dance workouts are the way to go
When in doubt, go to YouTube! The post Bored? Dance workouts are the way to go appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleNolisoli Culture Gift Guide: Rare art book, vintage posters and T-shirt...
Whether your friends and loved ones are into art, culture, cinema, dance or heritage conservation, there’s something for them in this list The post Nolisoli Culture Gift Guide: Rare art book, vintage...
View ArticleDance fever: These places let you disco the night away
Disco is officially back in style. If you want to dance ’til dawn to the hottest retro hits, these bars and restaurants have you covered The post Dance fever: These places let you disco the night away...
View ArticleOld gods meet contemporary dance in Ballet Philippines’ ‘Diyosa’
Ballet Philippines latest production “Diyosa” is a five-act ballet that juxtaposes a modern, imagined universe with the gods of old The post Old gods meet contemporary dance in Ballet Philippines’...
View ArticleMovement artist Shayna Cua on Manila’s thriving dance scene and the community...
Dancer, choreographer, and Nude Floor founder Shayna Cua talks about how her love for dance led her towards her life’s purpose “I truly couldn’t escape art,” dancer, choreographer, and Nude Floor...
View ArticleDancing with the ‘lumad’
I was a spectator drawn into an enchantment so moving, it brought tears. Somewhere in the backwoods of Mindanao, a conversation expressed in dance captured a connection between protectors of a...
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