Ballet Manila Archives

Mar 3

Mar 3 On Stage: From the Pirates’ Dance to the Naila Waltz

In this clip, Ballet Manila’s corps de ballet takes centerstage with the performance of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire with an excerpt of the Pirates’ Dance in Act 2 for the men, and the Naila Waltz in Act 3 for the women.

Feb 29

Feb 29 On Stage: The grace of Gulnara

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In this clip, Pearl performs the dramatic Gulnara Variation from Act 1 while Shaira takes on the solo in the Naila Waltz in Act 3.

Feb 27

Feb 27 On Stage: The pirate, the damsel and the slave

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This clip excerpts the iconic pirate cave scene, featuring six Ballet Manila principal dancers playing the leads in the two casts of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Ballet Manila’s first Conrad remembers 'Le Corsaire'

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Combining his words from that interview and images from BM’s Le Corsaire over the years, this clip pays tribute to the Ballerina’s Prince who set the bar high for all Conrads that came after him.

Feb 20

Feb 20 Under Construction: The enchanting Odalisques of Le Corsaire

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In this video clip, Ballet Manila principal dancer Shaira Comeros, soloist Rissa May Camaclang and company artist Eva Chatal are seen rehearsing the Odalisque Variations of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire.

Feb 15

Feb 15 The first and latest Corsaire

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As Ballet Manila prepares for a new staging of Le Corsaire — a version choreographed by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde — on February 24 and 25 at the Aliw Theater, we look back at the company’s first and latest performances of this beloved pirate adventure.

Jan 24

Jan 24 'Le Corsaire' sails to the high seas

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Le Corsaire has a special place in the history of Ballet Manila. The company was the first to perform the full-length Russian classic in Southeast Asia in 1998.

Jan 9

Jan 9 Cinderella returns to the ball

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In this slideshow, Cinderella is revisited through over 80 photographs capturing the highlights of the fairytale romance, along with the hilarious moments with Cinderella’s stepfamily as well.

Dec 29

Dec 29 Ballet Manila’s Tala highlights the uniqueness of the Filipino Christmas

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Pasko Sa Pinas and other Christmas-themed pieces are featured in Ballet Manila’s Tala – a special show ongoing at the Star City every 6 p.m. at the activity center. It is free for all Star City patrons.

Dec 8

Dec 8 Ballet Manila’s 'Tala' celebrates Filipino creativity with 'Lata Ang Aming Tambol'

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In this clip is an excerpt of Lata Ang Aming Tambol featuring soloist Anselmo Dictado, and company artists Rodney Catubay, John Carl Concepcion, Alvin Dictado and Raymond Salcedo.

Nov 22

Nov 22 In praise of Ballet Manila through poetry

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As we celebrate National Poetry Day (November 22), we bring back a poem dedicated to Ballet Manila dancers, pairing it with videos of performances that underscore the meaning behind the lines.

Nov 10

Nov 10 The Silver Gala Revisited

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This video features a slideshow of photographs featuring the highlights of Ballet Manila’s triumphant return to Baguio.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Renewed: Ballet Manila joins global dance community in celebrating World Ballet Day 2023

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This year’s celebration carries a deeper meaning as dance companies in all continents begin anew.

Oct 23

Oct 23 `La Traviata’ takes the spotlight on two stages

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Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s La Traviata will be gracing two stages this week as Ballet Manila continues its mission to bring ballet to the people.

Oct 14

Oct 14 'Dance for Shaz' revisited

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Emotionally charged performances were rendered by 25 ballet companies and schools and dance professionals last weekend at the Aliw Theater in honor of Osias Barroso Jr.

Sep 11

Sep 11 'Romeo & Juliet' returns to the stage at Arete

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Reprising their roles as Romeo and Juliet are principal dancers Joshua Enciso and Jessica Pearl Dames. In this video are highlights from the world premiere held at Aliw Theater.

Aug 25

Aug 25 'Ibong Adarna' 2023 revisited

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In this clip, we revisit Ibong Adarna with principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro in the title role together with fellow principal dancers Mark Sumaylo, Romeo Peralta Jr. and Joshua Enciso as the brothers tasked to search for her.

Aug 7

Aug 7 Under construction: The journey of Don Juan

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In this clip from the rehearsals of Ibong Adarna, we see principal dancer Joshua Enciso as Don Juan traveling to Mt. Tabor in search of Adarna.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Under Construction: The feathers of Adarna

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In this clip, the company can be seen rehearsing that pivotal scene where the audience gets to see the Adarna bird for the first time in all her glory. Reprising the lead role is principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro. Ibong Adarna returns to the stage on Aug. 19 and 20 at the Aliw Theater.