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.
Soloists Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat share their thoughts on other uses of a magic mirror, their favorite dwarf, and all things enchanting about Snow White.
Lisa Macuja-Elizalde was still wrapping up work last year on Cinderella, her first full-length ballet, when the idea for her next choreography struck her. That early, she already knew she wanted to create her own version of Snow White.
Soloist Romeo Peralta and guest artist Heewon Cho share their thoughts on family, true love, and the magic of Snow White.
Between the spark of an idea and the lavish stage production are months of planning, preparation, construction, and rehearsals.
Ballet Manila artists are going places quite literally as a number of them have been invited to perform in a variety of engagements abroad.
Principal dancer Katherine Barkman and guest artist Joseph Phillips share their thoughts on random Snow White-related stuff including princely gestures and fairytale moments.
In fairy-tale mode since rehearsals started, the choreographer shares her thoughts on random Snow White-related stuff... including the much-fabled happily ever after!
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.
