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The Ballet Manila Archives is the repository of documents, print, photographic, audio and video materials and memorabilia relating to the history of Ballet Manila and the life and career of its founder, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. This site is powered by Ms. Elizalde and Project Art, Inc.

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This Month in BM History: October 1996
Oct 9

Oct 9 This Month in BM History: October 1996

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

In 1996, Ballet Manila invited the Krasnoyarsk Ballet to the Philippines for a series of full-length productions

Sword play
Oct 7

Oct 7 Sword play

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

In this lookback, we present the ways Ballet Manila has made a point – literally and figuratively – with swords. Ready, set, on guard!

Florante at Laura returns to Aliw Theater
Oct 5

Oct 5 Florante at Laura returns to Aliw Theater

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Choreographed by BM’s co-artistic associate Gerardo Francisco Jr. and guest choreographer Martin Lawrance to the original music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, it returned to the Aliw Theater this weekend, offering a visual feast with the masterful storytelling.

Putting in the hours is key to becoming the best dancer, says BM artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde
Oct 3

Oct 3 Putting in the hours is key to becoming the best dancer, says BM artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Turning 61 on October 3, Macuja Elizalde reflected on how relying on those same values can shape anyone’s journey.

Ballet Manila brings back Balagtas’ epic ‘Florante at Laura’ to the stage
Oct 1

Oct 1 Ballet Manila brings back Balagtas’ epic ‘Florante at Laura’ to the stage

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

The first ballet adaptation of Francisco Balagtas’ epic poem, using a libretto written by Dr. Michael Coroza, Florante at Laura was described by a critic as “a moving experience rich in cultural wisdom and literary depth” shortly after its debut in 2024.

This Month in BM History: September 1998
Sep 26

Sep 26 This Month in BM History: September 1998

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

Just three years old in 1998, Ballet Manila had become the busiest ballet company around, with its leaders not even realizing it.

Talk About Dance: Graeme Murphy
Sep 22

Sep 22 Talk About Dance: Graeme Murphy

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

And dance is wonderful because dance is so immediate.

Talk About Dance: Natalia Makarova
Sep 16

Sep 16 Talk About Dance: Natalia Makarova

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

It's a hard life... but if I could, I would do it all again.

Ballet Manila in Full Color: Orange zest
Sep 12

Sep 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Orange zest

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Ballet Manila is energetic in orange.

One enchanted weekend in Malaysia with Ballet Manila’s ‘Cinderella’
Sep 9

Sep 9 One enchanted weekend in Malaysia with Ballet Manila’s ‘Cinderella’

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Abrera Ponce attended the successful opening night on September 5, and was welcomed by Lisa Macuja Elizalde and Alfren Salgado.

Talk About Dance: Patricia McBride
Sep 6

Sep 6 Talk About Dance: Patricia McBride

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

The ballets you do make you into the final product you are. And I had extraordinary partners.

Bonded by ballet: The Peraltas on safeguarding company tradition and helping mold the next generation of dancers
Sep 4

Sep 4 Bonded by ballet: The Peraltas on safeguarding company tradition and helping mold the next generation of dancers

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

On its milestone Pearl Year, Sofia and Romeo find themselves busier than ever.

Ballet Manila brings enchantment of ‘Cinderella’ to Malaysia
Sep 1

Sep 1 Ballet Manila brings enchantment of ‘Cinderella’ to Malaysia

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Two pairs of principal dancers are stepping into the lead roles of Cinderella and the Prince.

Soundbites: ‘You never really know to what heights you can soar until you spread your wings’
Aug 30

Aug 30 Soundbites: ‘You never really know to what heights you can soar until you spread your wings’

Ballet Manila Archives
Soundbites

“It’s true what they say about adversity. Never fear it. A kite rises against the wind, and you never really know to what heights you can soar until you spread your wings.”

This Month in BM History: August 2000
Aug 28

Aug 28 This Month in BM History: August 2000

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

They would have wanted it to be a surprise – a ballet production paying tribute to Ballet Manila’s first artistic director, Eric V. Cruz, to mark his 60th birthday.

Talk About Dance: Brodi Ashton
Aug 25

Aug 25 Talk About Dance: Brodi Ashton

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.

Talk About Dance: Paul Valéry
Aug 23

Aug 23 Talk About Dance: Paul Valéry

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

This celebration of the body, a feast before our souls, offers light and joy.

Ballet Manila caps 30th anniversary season with Mariinsky Ballet superstars in  ‘Don Quixote’
Aug 21

Aug 21 Ballet Manila caps 30th anniversary season with Mariinsky Ballet superstars in ‘Don Quixote’

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

What is also special about this Don Quixote is that it brings together Lisa, Renata and Kimin who share ballet bonds that run deep.

Samantha Garay: Being in ballet – and loving every moment of it
Aug 19

Aug 19 Samantha Garay: Being in ballet – and loving every moment of it

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

Asked what her situation was like during the pandemic, Sam says she found herself craving to dance even more.

In Their Own Words: Jessica Pearl Dames and Sean Pelegrin on their challenging experience in partnering
Aug 15

Aug 15 In Their Own Words: Jessica Pearl Dames and Sean Pelegrin on their challenging experience in partnering

Ballet Manila Archives
In Their Own Words

It was the first time for both to tackle the lead classical roles as professional dancers so they were eager to take on the joint assignment.

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