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.
It describes the nuanced positioning of the arms, head and shoulders in relation to the lower body.
Finding the right partner is one of the most important, life-altering decisions that a ballet dancer will ever make in his or her professional career.
Dance music is an emotional journey. It's how well you can make people feel something that they haven't felt.
East Meets West featured a repertoire composed of the company’s international touring staples, with classical, neo-classical, modern, ethnic and even “pop” ballets comprising a diverse selection.
In this clip, Christine is joined by Ballet Manila principal dancers Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Mark Sumaylo, as well as former BM artists Rudy De Dios and Tiffany Chiang-Janolo.
The choreography is eight minutes long and offers an insight into Geri’s artistry, leading to that moment when the choreographer found his wings and took flight.
Costumes are used to enhance the scene or setting of a production.
Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.
Carmen holds a special place in the proud history of Ballet Manila.
“Pinasayaw po nila ako. Pinakamalaking role ko po yung Sari’t Bahag. “
The main thing is dancing, and before it withers away from my body, I will keep dancing till the last moment, the last drop.
Lune, a piece about two similarly clad women attempting to assert their individuality but ending up doing the same thing, premiered in 2014 as performed by Sofia Sangco-Peralta and Naomi Jaena.
Neoclassical Ballet is a style that emerged in the 20th century
Dancers have a very hard job. We must take our ugly, callused, blistered, and bruised feet and present them in a way so that they are mistaken as the most beautiful things on Earth.
This clip shows one of the most memorable scenes in Rebel with the entire company on stage dancing to the protest anthem, Bayan Ko.
Dare, dream, dance, smile and sing loudly! And have faith that love is an unstoppable force.
