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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.

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Ballet Manila Archives
Why Shaira Comeros is the perfect Snow White
Dec 25

Dec 25 Why Shaira Comeros is the perfect Snow White

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

While Shaira is actually surrounded and supported by a loving family, she shares the following traits with the fairy-tale character, making her the perfect Snow White.

Talk about dance: Psalm 149:3
Dec 25

Dec 25 Talk about dance: Psalm 149:3

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Let them praise Him with dance!

‘Snow White’ from the mall to the theater
Dec 24

Dec 24 ‘Snow White’ from the mall to the theater

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Mall-goers at Shangri-La Plaza got a sneak peek of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Snow White last December 15, with Ballet Manila presenting excerpts at the Grand Atrium.

Blessed to dance more: Newly minted soloists Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana reflect on their most challenging year yet
Dec 23

Dec 23 Blessed to dance more: Newly minted soloists Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana reflect on their most challenging year yet

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

Ticking off items from their personal lists of dance goals must be the theme of Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana's 2024.

Ballet Manila’s ‘Florante at Laura’ bags Aliw Award for Best Dance Production
Dec 20

Dec 20 Ballet Manila’s ‘Florante at Laura’ bags Aliw Award for Best Dance Production

Ballet Manila Archives
News

In accepting the award, co-choreographers Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Martin Lawrance each acknowledged the crucial role of the dancers in making the first-ever ballet version of Florante at Laura a reality.

Talk about dance: Maddie Ziegler
Dec 19

Dec 19 Talk about dance: Maddie Ziegler

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

I dance. I don't really do anything else.

This Month in BM History: December 2012
Dec 13

Dec 13 This Month in BM History: December 2012

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

Although Hazel Sabas-Gower’s Sinderela premiered on November 30 in 2012, the rest of its run unfolded in December at Aliw Theater, serving as Ballet Manila’s perfect Christmas offering with its promise of feel-good vibes for the season.

Talk about dance: Arlene Croce
Dec 10

Dec 10 Talk about dance: Arlene Croce

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Ballet is only good when it is great.

‘Snow White’ is Ballet Manila’s Christmas treat
Dec 8

Dec 8 ‘Snow White’ is Ballet Manila’s Christmas treat

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Ballet Manila brings back Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Snow White as the featured production of its Holiday Cheer Series 2024

‘Cinderella’ brings enchantment to Baguio
Dec 6

Dec 6 ‘Cinderella’ brings enchantment to Baguio

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Presented by Ballet Baguio, in a special collaboration with Ballet Manila, Cinderella brings the magic, romance and humor of the fairy-tale ballet to the stage on December 22.

Talk about dance: George Borodin
Dec 2

Dec 2 Talk about dance: George Borodin

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Ballet is not a technique but a way of expression that comes more closely to the inner language of man than any other.

This Month in BM History: November 2002
Nov 29

Nov 29 This Month in BM History: November 2002

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

As Lisa Macuja Elizalde wrote in her director’s notes, “Only the versatile and most productive choreographer Osias Barroso would do as our ballet’s creator. Who else can deliver a musical score in three days and an entire story ballet in three weeks?”

Ballet Manila in Full Color: Breakouts in brown
Nov 27

Nov 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Breakouts in brown

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Ballet Manila exudes warmth in brown.

In Their Own Words: Shamira Drapete on what she loves about dancing
Nov 26

Nov 26 In Their Own Words: Shamira Drapete on what she loves about dancing

Ballet Manila Archives
In Their Own Words

“Every little thing attracts me about dance.”

Dissecting dance and choreography in ‘Florante at Laura’
Nov 22

Nov 22 Dissecting dance and choreography in ‘Florante at Laura’

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

After its world premiere last October 12, Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura has reaped a generally positive assessment from various quarters.

Ballet Manila’s pioneering ‘Florante at Laura’ takes center stage anew in Quezon City run
Nov 21

Nov 21 Ballet Manila’s pioneering ‘Florante at Laura’ takes center stage anew in Quezon City run

Ballet Manila Archives
News

After its world premiere last October at Aliw Theater, Florante at Laura takes center stage at the Hyundai Hall of Areté at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Talk About Dance: Torron-Lee Dewar
Nov 18

Nov 18 Talk About Dance: Torron-Lee Dewar

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Every dance you make belongs to you. It is part of your collection. When you think of it like that, you’ll want to make your next routine the best you’ve ever made!

Ballet Manila in Full Color: Tickled pink
Nov 16

Nov 16 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Tickled pink

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Ballet Manila is rosy in pink.

Ballet Manila steers ‘Le Corsaire’ to history in Indonesia
Nov 14

Nov 14 Ballet Manila steers ‘Le Corsaire’ to history in Indonesia

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Ballet Manila is bringing the full-length pirate adventure Le Corsaire to Indonesia in what is said to be a first in the Southeast Asian country.

In Their Own Words: Rafael Perez on channeling his emotions
Nov 11

Nov 11 In Their Own Words: Rafael Perez on channeling his emotions

Ballet Manila Archives
In Their Own Words

“Dito ko nae-express ’yung emotions ko.”

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