Ballet Philippines Dance School (BPDS) is the official dance school of Ballet Philippines. BPDS is the premier training ground for dance students who wish to pursue a career in dance. Our training program is both rigorous and nurturing. It is rooted in excellence in classical ballet and contemporary dance, developing creativity and artistry, while instilling in the young dancer a sense of generosity, grace, dignity and respect for oneself, for others, and for their craft.
Classes offered are
Pre-Ballet (preparatory years): 3 to 7 years old
Classical Ballet Foundations and Elementary Contemporary Dance: from 8 years old and up
Pre-Professional Training (intensive training): 12 to 18 years old
Adult Ballet and Contemporary Dance: from 15 years old and up
1001 NIGHTS
September 11-13, 2026
The Theatre at Solaire
“Where imagination takes flight, and storytelling becomes spectacle.”
Enter a world where myth and movement collide. 1001 Nights transforms the magic of Arabian tales into a breathtaking stage experience — rich with vibrant visuals, daring choreography, and cinematic storytelling. This is more than a family production — it is a masterclass in scale, precision, and wonder. A celebration of how ballet can transport audiences across cultures, across time, and into the limitless power of imagination.
THE NUTCRACKER
December 18-20, 2026
Maybank Performing Arts Theater
“A timeless tradition, reawakened with precision, grandeur, and heart.”
The Nutcracker returns — not just as a holiday favorite, but as a defining showcase of Ballet Philippines’ excellence.
From the first note to the final bow, this production delivers spectacle and sentiment in equal measure — sweeping
audiences into a world of enchantment, discipline, and artistry. It is tradition elevated, nostalgia refined, and a
reminder that the classics endure because they continue to move us.
FILIPINESCAS
April 2027
The Theatre at Solaire
“A nation in motion — our stories, our soul, our stage.” Filipinescas is more than a revival — it is a reclamation of
identity. Originally created by National Artist Leonor Orosa Goquingco, this work returns with renewed force,
reimagined for a generation that is ready to see itself on the world stage. Through the fusion of folk, contemporary
movement, and narrative, Filipinescas captures the essence of the Filipino spirit — resilient, expressive, and deeply
rooted. It is heritage not preserved, but propelled forward.
*Show time, date, title, venue are subject to change. Ticket-holders will be notified.
GUEST ARTIST
Lectures, classes and rehearsals for 3 works
(Scisco, Consortio and
Thais)
Artem Yachmennikov
Owner of Melbourne City Dance Center and Artistic Director of the Melbourne City Ballet Theatre
Maria Poliudova
Ballet Artist of Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Honored Artist of the Republic of Moldova
Alexandra TimofeevaTeacher-Tutor
Honored artist of the Russian Federation (2010) in the recent past, the prima ballerina "Kremlin ballet"
Daria ShigaevaDancer, Choreographer, Fitness Trainer and Nutrition Specialist
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Bat Erdene UdvalCo-Artistic Director of World Ballet Grand Prix
Former Principal Dancer of Russian State Ballet Company
Anna ShcherbakovaHonored Artist of the Russian Federation
Prima Ballerina, Russian State Ballet Theater
Join our partners and collaborators from a variety of artistic specialties as we share tips and ‘pointe’s’ to guide you through different areas of ballet. Topics include fashion, make-up, nutrition and health.
READ MOREFor our younger audience, we have developed a series of videos to serve as inspiration to explore the magical world of ballet
READ MOREBallet is an art form that is practiced and mastered by putting in the time and passion into training. The training never leaves your body, whether its through your posture, exercise and diet.
READ MORE
