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.
A grand plié is a plié with the full bend of the knees until the thighs are horizontal with the floor.
Principal dancer Abigail “Abi” Oliveiro – who took on the lead role as the Ibong Adarna – details her personal experiences and insights about the company’s time in Israel.
Ballet Manila has been indulging in this pirate adventure since 1998 when the company first performed Le Corsaire with the Krasnoyarsk Ballet as part of the third season.
Ballet Manila brings back the thrilling pirate caper Le Corsaire as the second offering in its “Tour de Force” 23rd performance season.
On the second day in israel for the 2018 Karmiel Festival, all hands and feet were extra busy in preparation for Ballet Manila's performance in the evening.
Ballet Manila wasn’t kidding when it referred to its two-night show in September 1997 as an extravaganza.
After alternating as the delightful street dancer named Mercedes in Don Quixote, Ballet Manila principal dancer Abigail “Abi” Oliveiro and company artist Rissa May Camaclang have once again turned heads on stage.
Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.
Completing the unique two-part offering of its 23rd season-opener is Iconic 2.0 - a collection of choreographies that are considered as signature pieces of Ballet Manila.
In a spectacular show of force, Ballet Manila opened its 23rd season with Iconic 1.0 - the first instalment of a choreography showcase that features different shows in two weekends.
Ballet Manila's Brian Sevilla and Rafael Perez claim that their AGP journey involved many challenges, especially when it came to their mental game.
Australian choreographer Simon Hoy’s choreography The Distance Between has, true to its title, come a long way.
In this edition of 20 Questions, a very emotional Abigail Oliveiro (principal dancer) gets personal about her perfect day, and what makes her laugh out loud everyday.
This term is used to describe the direction of the body using the legs as reference.
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
