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.
De côté is a directional ballet term used to describe another step to be performed to the side.
Don Quixote is a staple in Ballet Manila’s repertoire. This clip from 2004 features Lisa and Shaz as Kitri and Basilio celebrating their love with a spirited dance for two.
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
The dramatic appearance and synchronized movements of the wilis — the spirits of young women who die before their wedding — make Giselle one of the most challenging ballets for the female corps.
Fifth Position is one of the most difficult positions of the feet.
John was obviously in shock when Ballet Manila co-artistic director Osias Barroso made the announcement on stage during curtain call.
Mark and Abi work well together not just on stage but off it, complementing each other’s talents and abilities.
Ballet Manila soloist Jessica Pearl Dames is not one to back down from a challenge – especially when it involves dance.
The term “Ballerina” was originally a title given to the principal female dancer of a ballet company.
Unable to come together, the dancers of Ballet Manila have devised their own workout plans to stay in shape despite the lockdown.
Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.
Ballet Manila principal dancer and resident choreographer Gerardo “Geri” Francisco is always on the go. Not even the enhanced community quarantine can keep him still.
For Ballet Manila company artist Sean Pelegrin, having to stay indoors for hours on end has meant getting the chance to improve his skills in videography and photography – two hobbies that he wants to pursue more seriously.
Using his white Prisma colored pencils, he drew a health professional wearing a mask on a small sheet of black cartolina,
Dance when you’re broken open. Dance if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.
“En dedans” is a classical ballet term describing an “inward” direction.
Expect the unexpected. If there’s anything that Ballet Manila artistic directors Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Osias “Shaz” Barroso have learned from its just-concluded 24th season, it is this.
Love or material comfort? Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde explored this passionate conflict in her latest choreography,
