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Ballerinas Aileen Gallerina, Pamela Asprer, Melanie Motus and Sandralynn Huang share their thoughts from that groundbreaking Le Corsaire production. Added to the mix is a recent recollection from Eileen Lopez, a BM pioneer who is now the company’s co-artistic associate.

Feb 15

Feb 15 The first and latest Corsaire

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As Ballet Manila prepares for a new staging of Le Corsaire — a version choreographed by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde — on February 24 and 25 at the Aliw Theater, we look back at the company’s first and latest performances of this beloved pirate adventure.

Feb 14

Feb 14 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Ready in red

Ballet Manila is radiant in red.

Feb 9

Feb 9 This Month in BM History: February 1998

This Month In BM History

When Ballet Manila staged its first-ever Le Corsaire in 1998, it did so on a grand scale.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Ballet Manila’s Le Corsaire through the years

As the company prepares for a new staging choreographed by artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, BM takes a moment to look back and appreciate its unique history with a pirate story.

Feb 6

Feb 6 Ballet Manila back in full swing in 2024

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It will indeed be a hectic year for Ballet Manila as revealed in a media conference by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde, noting that the full slate of performances is a tribute to her late beloved dance partner, co-artistic director and friend Osias Barroso Jr. who passed away last December 16.

Feb 4

Feb 4 Inspired by a cartoon ballerina, apprentice Shamira Drapete is now making her own ballet dreams come true

A mouseling who loves ballet has introduced millions of little girls all over the world to classical dance. Ballet Manila apprentice Shamira Drapete is no exception.

Feb 2

Feb 2 From the Mailbox: A legacy of warmth and goodwill in New Orleans

From the Mailbox

Former Louisiana state legislator and state treasurer Mary L. Landrieu penned a letter of gratitude and appreciation addressed to the company which was published in the program of their show held in Roussel Hall at Loyola University.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Le Corsaire: A French connection

Spotlight On The Classics

A damsel in distress who gets kidnapped twice is often the first thought when the ballet Le Corsaire is mentioned. The swashbuckling adventure of pirates and slaves, however, is rumored to have royal roots.

Jan 30

Jan 30 Asian Grand Prix silver medalist John Stanley Alamer sees everything as an opportunity to improve

Eventually bagging the silver in AGP’s Junior B category in Hong Kong, this serious competitor was very pleased with the results, as it reflected how much work he put into improving his art, as well as combating the pressure he felt

Jan 24

Jan 24 'Le Corsaire' sails to the high seas

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Le Corsaire has a special place in the history of Ballet Manila. The company was the first to perform the full-length Russian classic in Southeast Asia in 1998.

Jan 22

Jan 22 After winning AGP’s Youth Grand Prix Award, Gelo De Leon says he’s in ballet to stay

While talented and determined to put in the hours, this ballet-loving teenager never expected to take home the prestigious award in December 2023.

Jan 19

Jan 19 This Month in BM History: January 2014

This Month In BM History

Aside from Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s real-life story, also fascinating is his account of how her scholar Jessa Balote emerged from the slums to become a professional ballerina with BM.

Jan 16

Jan 16 Talk About Dance: Martin Fridmann

Talk About Dance

Ballet is created on beautiful lines and shapes. If what you hear and what you see mesh, there's a very thrilling experience.

Jan 14

Jan 14 In Their Own Words: Company artist Raymond Salcedo on being committed to ballet

In Their Own Words

“Maraming beses na parang ayoko na.”

Jan 12

Jan 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Peach perfect

Ballet Manila is charming in peach.

Jan 9

Jan 9 Cinderella returns to the ball

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In this slideshow, Cinderella is revisited through over 80 photographs capturing the highlights of the fairytale romance, along with the hilarious moments with Cinderella’s stepfamily as well.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Always ready: Soloist John Balagot takes his dancing and choreography to Indonesia

John Balagot is no stranger to dancing on stages outside the Philippines. Before

Jan 4

Jan 4 The year that was for Ballet Manila