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.
Ballet is not just movement, not simply abstract. It’s something beautiful.
This dancer had the athlete’s reflexes, the muscle mass to lift just about any female partner, and most importantly, the disposition to listen and be obedient towards coaches whose counterparts in ballet are the teachers in the studio and anyone else more experienced than him.
Magical. Entertaining. Funny. These were the items that Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde ticked off her list as she was making the choreography for Cinderella in 2016.
As we celebrate National Poetry Day (November 22), we bring back a poem dedicated to Ballet Manila dancers, pairing it with videos of performances that underscore the meaning behind the lines.
I think most dancers would agree that the art of ballet chooses the dancer, not the other way around.
Ever since Romeo Peralta Jr. decided that he’d like to take ballet more seriously, his teenage self knew that he should be able to do two things well: lifting and partnering.
This video features a slideshow of photographs featuring the highlights of Ballet Manila’s triumphant return to Baguio.
The Ballet Manila company member underlines that everything begins with the desire to dance.
With the observance of All Souls’ Day, we share clips and photos from Ballet Manila’s various stagings of Romeo & Juliet – focusing on the sad fate of the young couple, the images coming with a fitting quote on love and death from William Shakespeare’s literary classic.
This year’s celebration carries a deeper meaning as dance companies in all continents begin anew.
Here’s a look at how Ballet Manila has portrayed these fascinating characters in its productions over the years.
“! I learned that nothing is going to happen if you stay inside your comfort zone.”
Seeing how everyday strengthening and conditioning exercises, plus the advice of the psychologist, have done wonders for her career, this Ballet Manila artist makes sure to integrate these into her routine.
Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s La Traviata will be gracing two stages this week as Ballet Manila continues its mission to bring ballet to the people.
For Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, putting together Dance for Shaz was particularly meaningful as it aimed to celebrate the life and career of her best friend and onstage partner of sixteen years.
Baguio City will witness a showcase of dance like no other as Ballet Manila stages The Silver Gala – spotlighting both the classics and contemporary originals – on October 29 at CAP John Hay Theater.
At the ballet, you really feel like you're in the presence of something outside the rest of your life. Higher than the rest of your life.
