Ballet Manila Archives

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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"American Stars Gala" revisited

Jul 11

Jul 11 "American Stars Gala" revisited

Ballet Manila Archives

In an evening of diversity in dance, the American Stars Gala brought together some of the most noted names in ballet from the United States with the accomplished dancers of Ballet Manila.

Ballet Dictionary: Cambré

Jul 8

Jul 8 Ballet Dictionary: Cambré

Ballet Manila Archives

Ballet Dictionary

The classical ballet term Cambré means “arched.”

American Stars Gala’s Yuriko Kajiya: No language barrier in ballet

Jul 6

Jul 6 American Stars Gala’s Yuriko Kajiya: No language barrier in ballet

Ballet Manila Archives

Yuriko Kajiya is one of the featured performers in Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala

Choreography in Focus: Imperial by George Birkadze

Jul 4

Jul 4 Choreography in Focus: Imperial by George Birkadze

Ballet Manila Archives

Choreography In Focus

For George Birkadze, it all starts with the sound. When he encounters music that he likes – bold, striking, full of character – he just has to stop, listen and immerse himself in it.

American Stars Gala’s Lia Cirio: Born to be a ballerina

Jul 2

Jul 2 American Stars Gala’s Lia Cirio: Born to be a ballerina

Ballet Manila Archives

Born to a Filipino father and an American mother, Lia Cirio is also taking the opportunity to get to know her Philippine roots a little better in what will be her first visit to the country.

This Month in BM History: June 1997

Jun 29

Jun 29 This Month in BM History: June 1997

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This Month In BM History

Eric V. Cruz was Ballet Manila’s pioneering artistic director and had choreographed his own version of Carmen.

American Stars Gala’s Hannah Bettes: The opportunity to be someone else is the best part of theater

Jun 27

Jun 27 American Stars Gala’s Hannah Bettes: The opportunity to be someone else is the best part of theater

Ballet Manila Archives

Hannah Bettes is one of the dancers headlining Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala.

Jun 25

Jun 25 Silver Pointes

Ballet Manila Archives

Two weeks in Jackson, Mississippi proved to be an historic occasion for Ballet Manila.

Ballet Manila’s Katherine Barkman and Nicole Barroso score major triumphs in USA IBC

Jun 23

Jun 23 Ballet Manila’s Katherine Barkman and Nicole Barroso score major triumphs in USA IBC

Ballet Manila Archives

Ballet Manila resident guest principal artist Katherine Barkman was named silver medalist and company artist Nicole Barroso bagged a Jury Encouragement Award.

Ballet Dictionary: Coupé

Jun 22

Jun 22 Ballet Dictionary: Coupé

Ballet Manila Archives

Ballet Dictionary

A Coupé means “to cut”

American Stars Gala’s Jared Matthews: There’s always room to be better in classical ballet

Jun 21

Jun 21 American Stars Gala’s Jared Matthews: There’s always room to be better in classical ballet

Ballet Manila Archives

Jared Matthews, principal dancer of Houston Ballet, is in the roster of artists performing in Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala on July 7 at Aliw Theater.

Choreography in Focus: Fuga by Gerardo Francisco

Jun 19

Jun 19 Choreography in Focus: Fuga by Gerardo Francisco

Ballet Manila Archives

Choreography In Focus

Fuga was inspired by news coverage about conflicts in such places as Syria and locally, Marawi.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Rissa May Camaclang

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Rissa May Camaclang

Ballet Manila Archives

Rissa May Camaclang – who started out as a Ballet Manila scholar – says her Papa has always been supportive of her being a ballerina.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Romeo Peralta

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Romeo Peralta

Ballet Manila Archives

Romeo Peralta tries to teach the same things he learned from his father, Romeo Sr., to his three boys – Stephen, Liam and Ethan.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Abigail Oliveiro

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Abigail Oliveiro

Ballet Manila Archives

Abigail Oliveiro celebrates with dad Cedric who flew in from Australia to watch her debut in the full-length Swan Lake.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Sean Pelegrin

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Sean Pelegrin

Ballet Manila Archives

Sean Pelegrin describes his Papa, Raymond Victor Pelegrin, as respectful, responsible and hardworking.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Gerardo Francisco

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Gerardo Francisco

Ballet Manila Archives

Geri Francisco doesn’t see his Iloilo-based father Gerardo Sr. that often, but the lessons he imparted to him are always on his mind.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Ashley Salonga

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Ashley Salonga

Ballet Manila Archives

An only child and an admitted daddy’s girl, Ashley Salonga says her father James always boosts her confidence.

The best lessons Dad taught them: Elpidio Magat

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Elpidio Magat

Ballet Manila Archives

Elpidio Magat says that his dad, Elpidio Sr., has always put family first.

25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #7

Jun 16

Jun 16 25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #7

Ballet Manila Archives

25 Life Lessons

7. You have to be ready for anything and think on your toes!