50th anniversary

Ballet Philippines battles to go on

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 50th anniversary the renowned arts organisation is determined the show will go on.Funding is difficult to secure and there is little money for necessities such as dancer's salaries or even shoes – but more than 30,000 people watched the troupe's productions last year, no mean feat in a nation where million

19 October 2019
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