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.
Born with a long and lean body, John Ralp Balagot naturally gravitated to playing all kinds of sports while growing up in Cagayan de Oro.
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.
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
Iconic bares 17 different ballets created by 14 choreographers over two weekends.
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.
These are the tales beautifully told by the Philippines' storytellers on toes.
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.
The number is about the journey of these two men as they reach for their goals together, like brothers.
An invitation from the Karmiel Dance Festival led Ballet Manila to its first-ever performance in Israel.
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.
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.
Starting June 2018, Katherine became a resident guest principal of Ballet Manila, transitioning from her principal dancer status in the last three years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
