Tag: Philippines
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Amanpulo: Palawan, Philippines. My break into paradise? Was it worth it?
If you’re all lazy to read. Here is a video of our trip to Amanpulo. Ever since my dad mentioned it, I’ve been dreaming all my life to visit this island. When I was much younger and we were less endowed with the best things in life, we used to come to Palawan and visit the more…
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Getting a tourist visa to Russia, in Manila
Surprise surprise! Im going to Russia! I recently got accepted to the training program at the Vaganova ballet academy in June. This is probably one of the only visas ill ever need, being a Japanese. I have a lot of respect for those who have to go through this VISA trouble, just to get to…
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That’s d pointe dance shop, Manila
Hello Dancers and Dance lovers, As you are now well aware of, I’ve been fixing my website and sharing YouTube videos revolving around my life and ballet. Today I want to feature another ballet store in the Philippines called, thats d’ pointe dance shop. This shop owned by Ms. Charmaine, is located in Metrowalk, Ortigas ave.…
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Baler, Philippines
The birthplace of surfing, baler is my favorite out of town vacation spot. Only 5 hours from Manila or 4 if you are quick, Not only is it reasonably cheap to go there but it is also very relaxing. The last time i went here i wrote something about Costa Pacifica but with the unreasonably…
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Knowing your worth as a dancer
Knowing your worth as a dancer is always important. I always believe that you should see yourself in your own way and not in how others see you. I think being a dancer this is one of the hardest things. We are taught in class to be obedient, listen and to absorb, and we are…
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Bohol Island, Philippines
Bohol was a hidden gem to me, home to one of my favourite Filipino actors Cesar Montano, The last time I came to Bohol i never did any of the snorkelling and dolphin watching that I was just so surprised to see the beauty of this island. We stayed at Panglao island which is what our driver…
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Dance Competitions. Are they healthy? Short review from my experience of the ABAP competition.
I feel like competitions are something parents love, most especially here in the Philippines, Theres the Philippine Dance cup, The ABAP competition and the CCP dance competition and many others. I wonder sometimes if it is healthy to be putting children into competitions into something as subjective as ballet. How then would you score your…
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Apo Island Dumaguete, Philippines
Its been a dream of mine to revist Dumaguete and finally go to Apo Island. I was last in Dumaguete when i was on a local tour with my former ballet company. Apo island as explained by a local here to us is the “apo” or the grandchild of the Negros region in the Philippines.…
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Videos, El Nido Palawan
Here is a short clip from our trip in El Nido. You can read about my experience at Pangulasian Island resort on, Pangulasian El Nido Palawan. Watch video on Youtube: The backpacking ballerina: Palawan 2016