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.
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
Abigail Oliveiro and Godwin Merano are excitedly preparing for their villainous roles in the company’s upcoming production of Snow White.
Ballet Manila will perform in the closing program of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 slated on November 14 at the PICC Plenary Hall.
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.
In 2004, Ballet Manila restaged Osias Barroso’s Pinocchio which, two years before in its premiere, had received such positive feedback – with 16 pre-sold performances!
Ballet Manila is headed to Lingayen, Pangasinan on November 10 and Baguio City, Benguet on November 11 to stage the latest edition of its popular Ballet & Ballads series as presented by the Manila Broadcasting Company.
Choreographer Edna Vida doesn’t like to make things easy for dancers. In fact, Pulp Asia – which was commissioned by Ballet Manila in 1998 – was meant for them to push their limits.
After last year’s magical production of her own version of Cinderella, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde steps into her choreographer’s shoes once more, breathing life to another beloved fairy tale in Snow White.
When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.
Gerardo Francisco led the six-man delegation that represented Ballet Manila at the dance festival held from September 30 to October 9, 2011 in Korea’s city of cultural heritage, Andong.
Revisit this breath-taking classic in this montage of photographs featuring the highlights of the last two weekends.
Whilst used commonly in class, it is also seen during many Male variations as a preparation step before a Tour en L’air.
With the dual role of Odette and Odile taking the centerstage, the role of Prince Siegfried in the classic ballet, Swan Lake, is often overlooked.
Costumes are an essential ingredient to the beauty of classical ballet.
I think the best way to sum up the dual ballerina role of the White Swan Queen Odette and her black counterpart Odile in one phrase would be: The worst case of schizophrenia for a classical ballerina
After dancing about 30 full-length Swan Lake productions, American dancer and Ballet Manila guest artist Joseph Phillips is still being called to the “Lake of Tears.”
As the show dates come closer, the pressure these ballerinas are going through just keeps becoming more pronounced, but these Swan Queens are ready.
Retiré Passe describes a position where the working leg is bent and turned out with the knee facing to the side.
To say that the world’s most romantic ballet classic has become a company staple is an understatement. After all, Ballet Manila has performed Swan Lake as part of its repertoire in eleven of its 22 seasons so far.
