Ballet Manila Archives

May 3

May 3 Ballet Manila in full color: Simply red

Gathering photographs from the Ballet Manila Archives, we present the vibrant and the somber, the heavenly to the earthy, in a series of virtual exhibitions – one shade at a time.

Apr 29

Apr 29 Keep dancing… keep inspiring

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Everything starts with movement – an instinct we all have – and dance is movement refined to communicate.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Ballet Manila’s ‘Ibong Adarna’: A virtual exhibition

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In 2020, Ballet Manila was set to bring Ibong Adarna on a national tour in a co-production between Project Art and the Manila Broadcasting Company.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on Juliet

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“Juliet is a dream role for any ballerina.”

Mar 30

Mar 30 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Abigail Oliveiro on Odette and Odile

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“There’s a lot of creativity involved in dancing Odette and Odile.”

Mar 27

Mar 27 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Jasmine Pia Dames on Princess Aurora

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"Pang-bravura ang dancing style ko talaga or mga roles na attack, attack, attack! Hindi ganyan ang Sleeping Beauty.”

Mar 23

Mar 23 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Joan Emery Sia on Giselle

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“It’s very simple and if you open your heart a little, you can feel it and appreciate the beauty and simplicity.”

Mar 15

Mar 15 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on Kitri

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“Kitri is a girl who epitomizes the French phrase ‘joie de vivre.’”

Mar 8

Mar 8 Daring dance duets

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Since its beginnings in 1995, Ballet Manila has collaborated with artists who have explored facets of love through their choreography.

Feb 25

Feb 25 Channeling People Power in ballet

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The fight for freedom is the thread tying two inspirations that would give rise to Rebel, Ballet Manila’s epic production that had its world premiere in 2016.

Feb 17

Feb 17 Remembering Ballet Manila’s debut

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Barely two months after forming themselves into a new dance group, Ballet Manila – composed of twelve dancers under the leadership of artistic director of Eric V. Cruz – made its debut on February 17, 1995.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Love beyond the grave

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From the years that Ballet Manila has been staging Giselle since 1999, here are a few select photographs.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Ballet’s animal kingdom

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From Swan Lake to Ibong Adarna, Ballet Manila has enthralled audiences with enchanted creatures.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Ballet Manila shares message of hope in ‘Walang Hanggang Paalam’ dance film

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At a time of immense uncertainty, Ballet Manila is sharing a message of hope through an achingly touching dance film that celebrates love while underscoring the immeasurable value of the arts.

Sep 7

Sep 7 Lisa Macuja School of Ballet completes first-ever online ballet recital

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In the school’s long history, there has never been a recital like this one.

May 13

May 13 The Top 3 things they’d like to do post-quarantine

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After enduring two months of enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila, people are already looking forward to the day when it will finally be lifted. Members of the Ballet Manila family are no exception.

May 6

May 6 Ballet Manila’s pet lovers stay ‘paw-sitive’ during quarantine

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For some, this challenging time has become more bearable with a little help from their pets.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Quarantine creativity: Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo step into a collaborative pointe-shoe project

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Mark and Abi work well together not just on stage but off it, complementing each other’s talents and abilities.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Quarantine creativity: On the move with Jessica Pearl Dames

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Ballet Manila soloist Jessica Pearl Dames is not one to back down from a challenge – especially when it involves dance.

Apr 15

Apr 15 Active indoors: Ballet Manila dancers find creative ways to stay fit in quarantine

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Unable to come together, the dancers of Ballet Manila have devised their own workout plans to stay in shape despite the lockdown.

Categories

May 3 Ballet Manila in full color: Simply red

Apr 29 Keep dancing… keep inspiring

Apr 16 Ballet Manila’s ‘Ibong Adarna’: A virtual exhibition

Mar 31 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on Juliet

Mar 30 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Abigail Oliveiro on Odette and Odile

Mar 27 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Jasmine Pia Dames on Princess Aurora

Mar 23 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Joan Emery Sia on Giselle

Mar 15 Ballerinas on ballet’s iconic female leads: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on Kitri

Mar 8 Daring dance duets

Feb 25 Channeling People Power in ballet

Feb 17 Remembering Ballet Manila’s debut

Nov 1 Love beyond the grave

Oct 4 Ballet’s animal kingdom

Sep 16 Ballet Manila shares message of hope in ‘Walang Hanggang Paalam’ dance film

Sep 7 Lisa Macuja School of Ballet completes first-ever online ballet recital

May 13 The Top 3 things they’d like to do post-quarantine

May 6 Ballet Manila’s pet lovers stay ‘paw-sitive’ during quarantine

Apr 18 Quarantine creativity: Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo step into a collaborative pointe-shoe project

Apr 17 Quarantine creativity: On the move with Jessica Pearl Dames

Apr 15 Active indoors: Ballet Manila dancers find creative ways to stay fit in quarantine

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