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.
Choreographer Martin Lawrance returns to Manila with a new piece inspired by the music of The Beatles.
A tour en l’air is a jumping movement and it means to turn in the air.
In February 2005, Ballet Manila set a challenge for itself that was unheard of in Philippine dance history – to dance two completely different full-length ballets on two consecutive weekends as the finale of its tenth season.
In this YouTube age where one-minute clips of dancers spinning and executing complicated aerial acrobatics account for most people’s exposure to ballet, teaching the young ballerinas to slow down and focus on deliberate movements was a challenge.
First performed in 2015, this stunning piece highlights the strength and grace of the company’s male dancers.
A budding choreographer named Michael Fokine – then only 26 – created a ballet that broke away from the classical ballet tradition championed by Marius Petipa.
This talent from Japan moves so effortlessly and fearlessly that one would think that she's been dancing professionally for years. In truth, however, this ballerina is still going through many firsts.
If the journey of the Vaganova ballet method were to be charted from its beginnings in Russia, it would show an unlikely destination in the Philippines that then branches out to other points in the Asia-Pacific region.
Much like his previous collaborations with Ballet Manila, The Winding Road – which will premiere in the company’s season finale Deux – is very close to his heart, especially since the songs used is music he began listening to as a boy
Featured in this brief rehearsal clip are principal dancers Joan Emery Sia and Romeo Peralta, soloist Nicole Barroso, and company artist Rissa May Camaclang.
The 10-year challenge – a game wherein people are encouraged to post photographs of themselves from 10 years ago alongside a current photo – has proven to be a popular source of amusement on social media.
A headpiece is an object worn on the head for decoration purposes and completes the costume on a dancer.
In this peek into the rehearsals, principal dancers Joan Emery Sia and Romeo Peralta take on the lead roles of the production.
20 Questions returns with Ballet Manila soloist Jasmine Pia Dames.
Ballet Manila started off the year 2013 engaged in cultural and artistic exchange – with a show simply called Duo, a joint performance of the company and a Korean counterpart, the Yewon Dance Company.
“Everyone has something to offer. But not everyone looks interesting.”
The term Effacé is used to describe the direction of the body using the legs as reference.
“You have to prepare your mind because you will reach that point wherein you feel frustrated when you can’t do it.”
To date, Rodney’s most memorable production has been Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, which also happened to be his first performance as a professional danseur.
15. If the long-term goal seems too far away, break it down into smaller goals!
