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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 Archives
This Month in BM History: August 1998
Aug 24

Aug 24 This Month in BM History: August 1998

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila has always believed in the power of dance as a unifying element among cultures. This is why in 1998, it readily took part in an event that stood for that ideal.

Danseur Sean Pelegrin takes a step forward
Aug 22

Aug 22 Danseur Sean Pelegrin takes a step forward

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

Sean Pelegrin sheepishly admits that he didn’t show up to ballet class after ballet class during his younger years because he was interested to learn the dance form

Ballet Manila presents dance retrospective in ‘Iconic’ shows
Aug 21

Aug 21 Ballet Manila presents dance retrospective in ‘Iconic’ shows

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Iconic bares 17 different ballets created by 14 choreographers over two weekends.

Ballet Manila teen danseurs win gold, silver in Asian Grand Prix
Aug 18

Aug 18 Ballet Manila teen danseurs win gold, silver in Asian Grand Prix

Ballet Manila Archives
News

In a competition dominated by ballerinas, two teen danseurs representing The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila showed they can stand toe to toe with their female counterparts.

Ballet Manila celebrates "Iconic" pieces in season opener
Aug 17

Aug 17 Ballet Manila celebrates "Iconic" pieces in season opener

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

These are the tales beautifully told by the Philippines' storytellers on toes.

25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #10
Aug 16

Aug 16 25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #10

Ballet Manila Archives
25 Life Lessons

10. If you build it, they will come…

20 Questions with Romeo Peralta Jr.
Aug 15

Aug 15 20 Questions with Romeo Peralta Jr.

Ballet Manila Archives
20 Questions

In this episode of 20 Questions, principal dancer Romeo Peralta reveals his favorite cuisine, the importance of improving himself off stage, and the joy of being with his family.

Choreography in Focus – Reve by Ernest Mandap
Aug 13

Aug 13 Choreography in Focus – Reve by Ernest Mandap

Ballet Manila Archives
Choreography In Focus

The number is about the journey of these two men as they reach for their goals together, like brothers.

Ballet Manila in Israel 2018 - Day 1
Aug 10

Aug 10 Ballet Manila in Israel 2018 - Day 1

Ballet Manila Archives
Tour: Israel 2018

An invitation from the Karmiel Dance Festival led Ballet Manila to its first-ever performance in Israel.

Ballet Manila competes in Asian Grand Prix 2018 finals
Aug 8

Aug 8 Ballet Manila competes in Asian Grand Prix 2018 finals

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Eight dancers of The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila are participating in the AGP International Ballet Competition finals to be held August 13 to 17 in Hong Kong.

20 Questions with Joan Emery Sia
Aug 2

Aug 2 20 Questions with Joan Emery Sia

Ballet Manila Archives
20 Questions

In this episode, principal dancer Joan Emery Sia shares how she revels in the simple joys of life in the company of her four-legged, furry friends.

Katherine Barkman’s brave new world
Jul 31

Jul 31 Katherine Barkman’s brave new world

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

Starting June 2018, Katherine became a resident guest principal of Ballet Manila, transitioning from her principal dancer status in the last three years.

This Month in BM History: July 2010
Jul 27

Jul 27 This Month in BM History: July 2010

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

Owing to her Russian roots in ballet, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde readily agreed to bring in Today’s Stars of the Russian Ballet, the Philippine leg of what was to be an Asian tour, in 2010.

25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #9
Jul 25

Jul 25 25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #9

Ballet Manila Archives
25 Life Lessons

9. Falling down is part of dancing, part of living!

Choreography in Focus: Deconstructing Gershwin by Hazel Sabas
Jul 23

Jul 23 Choreography in Focus: Deconstructing Gershwin by Hazel Sabas

Ballet Manila Archives
Choreography In Focus

Deconstructing Gershwin made its Asian debut and Philippine premiere in July 1999 when Ballet Manila featured it in its season production, An Evening of Filipino Ballet.

Ballet Dictionary: Jeté Entrelacé
Jul 21

Jul 21 Ballet Dictionary: Jeté Entrelacé

Ballet Manila Archives
Ballet Dictionary

A Jeté Entrelacé means an “interlaced throw.”

20 Questions with Elpidio Magat
Jul 19

Jul 19 20 Questions with Elpidio Magat

Ballet Manila Archives
20 Questions

In this episode, principal dancer Elpidio Magat shared some of his favorite songs from his playlist, the ballet step he loves performing, and being emotional after learning about his promotion.

‘Ibong Adarna’ flies to Israel for international dance festival
Jul 17

Jul 17 ‘Ibong Adarna’ flies to Israel for international dance festival

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Ballet Manila’s award-winning Ibong Adarna reaches new heights as it heads to Israel for two performances at the famed Karmiel Dance Festival 2018.

25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #8
Jul 13

Jul 13 25 life lessons I learned from ballet - #8

Ballet Manila Archives
25 Life Lessons

8. Better to fall than to dance badly.

Ballet Manila unleashes ‘Tour De Force’
Jul 12

Jul 12 Ballet Manila unleashes ‘Tour De Force’

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Aptly billed as Tour De Force, the season bares a potent combination of classical and contemporary fare that has made Ballet Manila a name to be reckoned with in the field of dance.

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