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.
All in Soundbites
“There was that breath in dancing, a quality that’s hardly seen in the younger generation. “
Maybe that’s why Dumaguete is still the kind of city where a ballet like Swan Lake matters. Because we haven’t lost our capacity to believe in beauty.
“Overall, the Ibong Adarna took flight and soared high without hesitation.”
“Ballet Manila has proven time and again that excellence in dance requires more than just talent.”
“It nurtures a new audience for ballet that sustains its continued existence.”
“If there is one ballet that should be toured to widen consciousness on the need to preserve the environment, it would be Alamat: Si Sibol at Si Gunaw.”
“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.”
“The audience was so enthralled by the 21-member troupe’s stirring performance of pure energy.”
Clearly, they will find their own identity and their place in the competitive world of dance.
“In An Evening of Filipino Ballet, Ballet Manila proved, with style, verve and energy, that contemporary Filipino ballet choreography is flourishing.”
“What defies comprehension even more is that the frequency of the concerts in no way affected their quality, each being excellent in its distinctive fashion.”
“BM danced amidst a corps de ballet of frogs and bats, with the occasional guest appearances of a dog or cat.”
“It would not be surprising if Ballet Manila would soon be the Philippines' definitive classical dance company."“
“We’re only a month old, but what an exciting, fulfilling month it has been.”
