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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 brings Vaganova to Mumbai
Dec 7

Dec 7 Ballet Manila brings Vaganova to Mumbai

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Since August, Czarina Villegas, faculty member at the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila, has been teaching Vaganova at the Rhythmus Happy Feet (RHF) dance school in Mumbai.

The Seven Dwarfs
Dec 3

Dec 3 The Seven Dwarfs

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

In this clip, we meet the adorable seven dwarfs of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Snow White as they dance their way back from the mines to discover the young princess fast asleep in their home.

Snow White and Prince Charming
Dec 1

Dec 1 Snow White and Prince Charming

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

The second full-length ballet of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Snow White brings to life this classic fairytale for the holidays.

Snow White state of mind: Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat
Nov 29

Nov 29 Snow White state of mind: Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

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 steps into her choreographer’s shoes once more
Nov 28

Nov 28 Lisa Macuja steps into her choreographer’s shoes once more

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

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.

Snow White state of mind: Heewon Cho and Romeo Peralta
Nov 27

Nov 27 Snow White state of mind: Heewon Cho and Romeo Peralta

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Soloist Romeo Peralta and guest artist Heewon Cho share their thoughts on family, true love, and the magic of Snow White.

Rehearsing Snow White
Nov 24

Nov 24 Rehearsing Snow White

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

Between the spark of an idea and the lavish stage production are months of planning, preparation, construction, and rehearsals.

Ballet Manila dancers to guest in HK, US shows
Nov 23

Nov 23 Ballet Manila dancers to guest in HK, US shows

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Ballet Manila artists are going places quite literally as a number of them have been invited to perform in a variety of engagements abroad.

Snow White state of mind: Katherine Barkman and Joseph Phillips
Nov 22

Nov 22 Snow White state of mind: Katherine Barkman and Joseph Phillips

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Principal dancer Katherine Barkman and guest artist Joseph Phillips share their thoughts on random Snow White-related stuff including princely gestures and fairytale moments.

Snow White state of mind: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
Nov 21

Nov 21 Snow White state of mind: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

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!

Ballet Dictionary: First Position
Nov 17

Nov 17 Ballet Dictionary: First Position

Ballet Manila Archives
Ballet Dictionary

This is a first position of the feet.

From Queen to Witch
Nov 16

Nov 16 From Queen to Witch

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

How does a beautiful but evil Queen turn into a wicked Witch?

G-nie Arambulo captures Snow White
Nov 15

Nov 15 G-nie Arambulo captures Snow White

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

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

Twinning around: Manila transplants ‘Abwin-Gobi’ talk about the BM dancer’s life
Nov 14

Nov 14 Twinning around: Manila transplants ‘Abwin-Gobi’ talk about the BM dancer’s life

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

Abigail Oliveiro and Godwin Merano are excitedly preparing for their villainous roles in the company’s upcoming production of Snow White.

Ballet Manila in ASEAN closing program
Nov 13

Nov 13 Ballet Manila in ASEAN closing program

Ballet Manila Archives
News

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.

Snow White in progress
Nov 3

Nov 3 Snow White in progress

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

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.

This Month in BM History: November 2004
Nov 2

Nov 2 This Month in BM History: November 2004

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

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 performs in Lingayen and Baguio
Nov 1

Nov 1 Ballet Manila performs in Lingayen and Baguio

Ballet Manila Archives
News

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.

Ballet Dictionary: Sissonne Attitude
Oct 28

Oct 28 Ballet Dictionary: Sissonne Attitude

Ballet Manila Archives
Ballet Dictionary

The word “Sissonne” describes a scissor-like movement

Choreography in Focus: Pulp Asia by Edna Vida
Oct 27

Oct 27 Choreography in Focus: Pulp Asia by Edna Vida

Ballet Manila Archives
Choreography In Focus

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.

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