Agnes 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 all...
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 Inquirer...
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 ArticleMountain milonga: ‘Tango therapy’ finds unlikely Montenegrin home
Couples twist across a wood floor to the melancholy sounds of tango music, swaying and swiveling in a dance that comes from far away. The hours-long dance session, known as a milonga, is not in Buenos...
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 Inquirer Lifestyle.
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 ArticleBayanihan head joins jury of 2 international dance contests
Bayanihan trustee and executive director Suzie Moya Benitez will sit as one of two international jury members in the International Dance Festival 2016 of Bali, Indonesia, which is a 10-day world dance...
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