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.
Fate surprised Abigail Oliveiro anew when she learned of her promotion from soloist to principal dancer for Ballet Manila’s upcoming season.
On May 4, 2013, Ballet Manila presented an International Friendship Gala with the Choi So Bin Ballet Company of South Korea.
George Birkadze flew to Manila this summer to work on two pieces for BM (Bru and Imperial) aside from fulfilling his role as a judge in this year’s Asian Grand Prix regionals.
To achieve a classical line in a Tendu Devant, always lead with the heel forward for a rotated leg.
For the first time in its 23-year history, The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila conducted examinations for its classical ballet students in its branches in Pasay and Quezon City.
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked some of Ballet Manila’s artists to share the most important lesson they learned from their mom and what this special woman in their lives has meant to them.
Swara Patel, co-founder of Rhythmus HappyFeet, can still vividly recall the very first time she came to the room where she's currently being interviewed.
A “brisé” means “broken” and “en avant” indicates the direction of the brisé which is to go forward.
Asked if she has always been passionate about the dance form, the Jarlegas reveal that Gaile actually almost left ballet for good.
Today, Lyssa is so thankful that she made that decision to commit to ballet, as she finds so much joy in it despite the many hardships it entails.
As the literary world commemorates the 402nd death anniversary of William Shakespeare, Ballet Manila celebrates his genius by remembering the company's performances of one of his most-beloved plays: Romeo and Juliet.
Love for nature and environmental protection are the themes underscored in Alamat: Si Sibol at Si Gunaw, which Ballet Manila premiered in 2009.
This is most commonly seen as an end to a step like a pirouette.
Seventy-five dancers from all over the Philippines will participate in the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition Regionals being held for the first time in Manila
How 16-year-old Rafael "Paeng" Perez ended up in ballet seems to be the typical story of a boy who stumbles upon it.
Ballet Manila’s epic retelling of the Filipino legend about a mythical bird with an enchanting voice – to be brought to Israel in July – has cast its spell anew, bagging six trophies in the recent 10th Gawad Buhay awards.
