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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.

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Ballet Manila Archives
Ballet Dictionary: Penché in first arabesque
Jul 10

Jul 10 Ballet Dictionary: Penché in first arabesque

Ballet Manila Archives
Ballet Dictionary

In classical ballet, penché means to lean.

Ballet Dictionary: Développé devant en relevé
Jul 10

Jul 10 Ballet Dictionary: Développé devant en relevé

Ballet Manila Archives
Ballet Dictionary

The word “développé” means to develop.

Winged ballets: Agila
Jul 5

Jul 5 Winged ballets: Agila

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Agila, which tells of an eagle’s flight, is the opus of famed choreographer Agnes Locsin set to music by equally well-known musician/singer Joey Ayala.

Rudolph Capongcol: Soloist
Jul 3

Jul 3 Rudolph Capongcol: Soloist

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Discover the many roles of Rudolph Capongcol, soloist of Ballet Manila.

This Month in BM History: June 1996
Jun 30

Jun 30 This Month in BM History: June 1996

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

Only on its second year in 1996, the fledgling Ballet Manila made its debut in the United States with a six-week performance tour.

Offstage: River dance
Jun 28

Jun 28 Offstage: River dance

Ballet Manila Archives
Offstage

Injecting a ballet twist into her photo made Shaira Comeros' trip to the Kanyakan River a more memorable vacation.

Jasmine Pia Dames: Soloist
Jun 26

Jun 26 Jasmine Pia Dames: Soloist

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Discover the many roles of Jasmine Pia Dames, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Ballet Manila aims to soar with `Flights of Fantasy' for 22nd season
Jun 21

Jun 21 Ballet Manila aims to soar with `Flights of Fantasy' for 22nd season

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Ballet Manila is all set to soar as it opens its 22nd performance season dubbed “Flights of Fantasy” in August.

A father’s wisdom
Jun 18

Jun 18 A father’s wisdom

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

In honor of Father’s Day, we asked members of Ballet Manila to share the most important lesson that their father taught them.

What fatherhood has taught me
Jun 18

Jun 18 What fatherhood has taught me

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

We join the celebration of Father’s Day by asking three BM dancers about the most important lessons fatherhood has taught them.

Katherine Barkman follows her dream – all the way to Moscow
Jun 10

Jun 10 Katherine Barkman follows her dream – all the way to Moscow

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Already a laureate of several international ballet competitions, Ballet Manila principal Katherine Barkman is vying for top honors once more – this time at the XIII Moscow International Ballet Competition

Celebrating a marriage of the arts
Jun 7

Jun 7 Celebrating a marriage of the arts

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Alongside their romance, the artistic sparks flew between the prolific painter and the ballet dancer.

Winged ballets: Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon
Jun 5

Jun 5 Winged ballets: Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde describes Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon as the “Swan Lake switch-around” and proclaims, “It’s one of the most romantic ballets I’ve ever seen!”

Ballet and butterflies in Sta. Ana summer recital
Jun 2

Jun 2 Ballet and butterflies in Sta. Ana summer recital

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Ballet Manila had partnered with the Lola Grande Foundation for Women and Children upon the latter’s invitation – through its president, Sylvia Lichauco De Leon – to hold dance classes at the Sta. Ana Elementary School in Manilafor the summer. 

Anselmo Dictado: Soloist
May 31

May 31 Anselmo Dictado: Soloist

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Discover the many roles of Anselmo Dictado, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Stepping Out: Loving Latvia
May 29

May 29 Stepping Out: Loving Latvia

Ballet Manila Archives
Stepping Out

Ballet Manila principal dancer Katherine Barkman was in Latvia for only three days, but that’s all it took for her to fall in love with the place.

Just Dance 20
May 27

May 27 Just Dance 20

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Now on it's 20th year, Just Dance has been shining the spotlight on tomorrow's ballet stars today. 

Ballet Manila School at 20: Looking back and moving forward
May 25

May 25 Ballet Manila School at 20: Looking back and moving forward

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

From the family lanai where weekly dance lessons were held to a school with two branches offering year-round ballet classes – that sums up the trajectory of the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila.

Elpidio Magat: Soloist
May 24

May 24 Elpidio Magat: Soloist

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Discover the many roles of Elpidio Magat, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Offstage: Summer silhouette
May 22

May 22 Offstage: Summer silhouette

Ballet Manila Archives
Offstage

Sea, sky and sun proved to be the perfect backdrop for dancing couple Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat.

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