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Sep 26

Sep 26 "Le Corsaire" through the years

Ballet Manila has been indulging in this pirate adventure since 1998 when the company first performed Le Corsaire with the Krasnoyarsk Ballet as part of the third season.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Iconic 2.0 revisited

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Completing the unique two-part offering of its 23rd season-opener is Iconic 2.0 - a collection of choreographies that are considered as signature pieces of Ballet Manila.

Sep 8

Sep 8 Iconic 1.0 revisited

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In a spectacular show of force, Ballet Manila opened its 23rd season with Iconic 1.0 - the first instalment of a choreography showcase that features different shows in two weekends.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Ballet Manila celebrates "Iconic" pieces in season opener

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These are the tales beautifully told by the Philippines' storytellers on toes.

Jul 11

Jul 11 "American Stars Gala" revisited

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In an evening of diversity in dance, the American Stars Gala brought together some of the most noted names in ballet from the United States with the accomplished dancers of Ballet Manila.

Jun 25

Jun 25 Silver Pointes

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Two weeks in Jackson, Mississippi proved to be an historic occasion for Ballet Manila.

Apr 23

Apr 23 Remembering Shakespeare

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As the literary world commemorates the 402nd death anniversary of William Shakespeare, Ballet Manila celebrates his genius by remembering the company's performances of one of his most-beloved plays: Romeo and Juliet.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Summer 2018 at The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila

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The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila is open for summer!

Feb 14

Feb 14 Three decades of love

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In a performance of Les Sylphides, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Osias Barroso began a journey that would bind their lives on stage and off.

Feb 12

Feb 12 Ballet & Ballads with Christian Bautista

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The Philippines' most prolific ballet company joined forces with Asia's most romantic balladeer in a unique spectacle of dance and music.

Feb 9

Feb 9 Ballet & Ballads: Since 1998

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As Ballet Manila prepares for its final offering for the 22nd season: Ballet & Ballads with Christian Bautista, this short video looks back two decades of performances.

Jan 1

Jan 1 17 Moments in 2017

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Two world premieres, three new Kitris, three new Swans, 20 years of teaching ballet, several local and international awards, a Russia homecoming, a wedding anniversary and so much more!

Dec 8

Dec 8 The choreography of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

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Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's evolution from a ballerina to a choreographer is a story that is now unfolding and finally being written.

Dec 3

Dec 3 The Seven Dwarfs

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In this clip, we meet the adorable seven dwarfs of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Snow White as they dance their way back from the mines to discover the young princess fast asleep in their home.

Dec 1

Dec 1 Snow White and Prince Charming

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The second full-length ballet of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Snow White brings to life this classic fairytale for the holidays.

Nov 24

Nov 24 Rehearsing Snow White

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Between the spark of an idea and the lavish stage production are months of planning, preparation, construction, and rehearsals.

Nov 16

Nov 16 From Queen to Witch

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How does a beautiful but evil Queen turn into a wicked Witch?

Nov 15

Nov 15 G-nie Arambulo captures Snow White

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Top advertising photographer G-nie Arambulo took time out from her busy schedule to pursue her other passion: ballet. Not on stage, however, but still behind the camera

Nov 3

Nov 3 Snow White in progress

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Watching a choreographer at work is always a privilege. But when it’s prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on the floor with a her choreographer’s cap on, privilege turns to historic.