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.
At the heart of The Nutcracker - one of the world's most-loved ballets - is the music of Peter Tchaikovsky.
He is Romeo, Don Jose, Benigno and Albrecht. He is Rudy De Dios, principal dancer of Ballet Manila.
Ballet dancers and identical twins Jasmine Pia Dames and Jessica Pearl Dames always do things together. They even talk at the same time, saying the same exact same words. It’s like listening to a chorus reciting a poem together.
Swan Lake brings to life a Russian folk tale of a princess cursed by a sorcerer to turn into a swan.
She did it again! To mark Nicole Barroso's back-to-back AGP win, we sought her out for an interview where we asked her questions requiring not just one but two answers.
The Swan, The Fairy and The Princess showcases excerpts from three of the most celebrated works of master composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
She is Carmen, Odette and Odile, Nikiya and the Sugar Plum Fairy. She is Dawna Reign Mangahas, principal dancer of Ballet Manila.
She is Juliet, Nikiya, Corazon and Giselle. She is Katherine Barkman, principal dancer of Ballet Manila
Can't get enough of Ballet Manila's successful Asian Grand Prix 2016 campaign? Take a tour of the events that took place both on and off the stage.
Soloist Tiffany Chiang-Janolo proves that all the world's a stage - including a foot-wide rock!
Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as Inang Bayan partners with Michael Divinagracia as Juan Dela Cruz in this emotional sequence while Joanna Ampil as Inang Bayan's voice sings Magkaisa.
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.
