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.
Principal dancer Dawna Mangahas recalls her history lessons in bringing to life the iconic character of the EDSA People Power Revolution: Corazon Aquino.
Soloist Mark Sumaylo, who takes on the role of former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., shares his thoughts on the complexities of that period and the dilemmas that his character experiences.
Soloist Abigail Oliveiro talks about the challenges of portraying the many facets of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
Urban wear designer Jeffrey Rogador's creations is in the spotlight once more with Ballet Manila's restaging of Rebel.
Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as Inang Bayan leads the masses to action as Joanna Ampil sings Bayan Ko in Martin Lawrance's Rebel.
Feelings - a popular American melody is counted among Imelda Marcos' signature songs. Tiffany Chiang-Janolo as Imelda dances this haunting solo sung by Joanna Ampil as the voice of Inang Bayan.
Family or country? In this excerpt from Martin Lawrance's Rebel, Benigno Aquino Jr. is torn between his love for Corazon and his duty to his country.
The forces of Ferdinand Marcos clash with the forces of Benigno Aquino Jr. in Ballet Manila's Rebel. Choreographed by Martin Lawrance, it opens on Aug. 19, 2016 at the Aliw Theater.
Soloist Tiffany Chiang-Janolo shares her thoughts as she steps into the shoes of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
Principal dancer Gerardo Francisco discusses the challenges of playing deposed President Ferdinand Marcos.
Principal dancer Katherine Barkman discusses the challenges of playing President Cory Aquino.
Ballet Manila’s Nicole Barroso won the silver medal at the 6th Asian Grand Prix, repeating her feat last year in the same ballet competition.
Ballet Manila's long-running Ballet & Ballads series – presented by the Manila Broadcasting Company – is back.
The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila, the educational arm of the country's premiere classical ballet company, has opened a branch in Fisher Mall, Quezon City.
Principal dancer Rudy De Dios talks about his role as slain martyr Ninoy Aquino.
Award-winning advertising photographer G-nie Arambulo collaborates with Ballet Manila to take on the challenge of photographing dancers in motion.
It's been a year since Katherine Barkman was named the top winner at the Asian Grand Prix in Hong Kong. But the Ballet Manila principal artist recalls the moment quite vividly, as if it had just happened yesterday.
For eighteen young dancers of Ballet Manila, months of training will be put to a test when they take the stage at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition in Hong Kong from August 8 to 13.
For award-winning dancer Mark Sumaylo, a bamboo pole and his regal bearing paved the way to Ballet Manila.
