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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.

Jul 23 Three of a Kind: Tale of a temple dancer

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Three of a Kind

As the company prepares to bring it back for a fourth time, we put the spotlight on the souvenir program covers of its previous productions.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Three of a Kind: Three reasons to watch ‘La Bayadere’

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Three of a Kind

After 16 years, Ballet Manila is bringing back the spectacle in August and here are three good reasons to catch it.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Three of a Kind: Father figures

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Three of a Kind

In celebration of Father’s Day, we focus the spotlight on three dads of differing temperaments who have graced the Ballet Manila stage.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Three of a Kind: Tony Fabella's classical choreographies for Ballet Manila

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Three of a Kind

We look back on three such gems – choreographies that are as iconic to Tito Tony as they are to Ballet Manila.

May 1

May 1 Three of a Kind: Labor of love

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Three of a Kind

For this significant commemoration, we show the varied portrayals of the workforce that have been seen on the Ballet Manila stage.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Three of a Kind: Gal pals in ballet

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Three of a Kind

What’s a leading lady without her girl best friend by her side?

Mar 25

Mar 25 Three of a Kind: Swept away

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Three of a Kind

The lowly broom was a favorite prop in La Fille Mal Gardee, Cinderella and Snow White, figuring in scenes that drew much laughter in between the romance.