Ballet Manila Archives

Apr 8

Apr 8 Thrilled to be a soloist at 18, Shamira Drapete vows she will always be a student first

Reacting to a story about Shamira’s promotion, Lisa Macuja Elizalde commented of the ballerina: “Beautiful expressive and academic technique. Strong and true! What an artist you will become, Shamira!”

Apr 5

Apr 5 Talk About Dance: St. Ambrose

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Talk About Dance

Dance uplifts the body above the earth into the heavenlies. Dance bound up with faith is a testimony to the living grace of God.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Under Construction: Putting together ‘Paquita’ for the first time

Ballet Manila Archives

Videos

In this video, Lisa is seen putting together the choreography during Paquita’s first rehearsal. Joining her are principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro, Mark Sumaylo and Romeo Peralta Jr.

Mar 30

Mar 30 My Favorite Dance Movie: Stephanie Santiago

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My Favorite Dance Movie

“It really shows how tough our industry is and passion and love for the art is really what pushes you to keep dancing.”

Mar 27

Mar 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Violet vibes

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Features

Ballet Manila is vibrant in violet.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Three of a Kind: Swept away

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Three of a Kind

The lowly broom was a favorite prop in La Fille Mal Gardee, Cinderella and Snow White, figuring in scenes that drew much laughter in between the romance.

Mar 23

Mar 23 Talk About Dance: Ibrahim Farrah

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Talk About Dance

Dance is so important in the world, it needs no language. Our bodies speak a language of its own.

Mar 21

Mar 21 This Month in BM History: March 2016

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This Month In BM History

To cap its 20th season in March 2016, and in anticipation of the next to come, Ballet Manila put together BM 21: A Ballet Concert.

Mar 19

Mar 19 Ballet Manila names newest soloist after ‘Sleeping Beauty’ opening night

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News

Shamira Drapete was visibly stunned when Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde announced her promotion from company member to soloist.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Soloist John Balagot sustains his dancing with intense ballet classes and workouts – and heavy dinners

Ballet Manila Archives

Keeping Fit

Having been born lean and growing up exposed to all sorts of sports, John Ralp Balagot never faced difficulties in managing his weight.

Mar 15

Mar 15 Talk About Dance: Judith Jamison

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Talk About Dance

People come to see beauty, and I dance to give it to them.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Talk About Dance: Julie Andrews

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Talk About Dance

Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside.

Mar 11

Mar 11 ‘Sleeping Beauty’ reawakens as Ballet Manila shares season opening with Manila Symphony Orchestra

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News

Sleeping Beauty will be the shared offering of Ballet Manila and Manila Symphony Orchestra as they open their respective seasons.

Mar 9

Mar 9 A time to bloom: Artistic associates Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Eileen Lopez look back on the lessons of 2025 as ‘Prima’ season begins

Ballet Manila Archives

Interviews

Taking a long view of the situation, the pair is now using their observations to assess the abilities of the dancers and better assist BM artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde in managing the company.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Soundbites: ‘Ibong Adarna took flight and soared high without hesitation’

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Soundbites

“Overall, the Ibong Adarna took flight and soared high without hesitation.”

Mar 5

Mar 5 For soloist Rafael Perez, building good habits is key to staying fit

Ballet Manila Archives

Keeping Fit

He puts forward that being a soloist comes with the awareness that one is inevitably going to be someone whom the younger dancers look up to, “kaya kailangan good example ako lagi.”

Mar 2

Mar 2 ‘The Dawn of Ballet’ revisited

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Videos

In this clip are photos from the show, highlighting the seamless merging of The Dawn’s percussive sound with Ballet Manila’s artistry and technique.

Feb 27

Feb 27 This Month in BM History: February 2007

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This Month In BM History

Sergey Vikulov’s three-act Romeo & Juliet which Ballet Manila restaged in February 2007 at Star Theater is Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s favorite among all the versions she had danced of the ballet.

Feb 24

Feb 24 From friends to ‘fifis’: Ballet Manila couple Sean Pelegrin and Pearl Dames ready for more years of love, laughter and dancing

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Interviews

Recently engaged principal dancer Jessica Pearl Dames and soloist Sean Pelegrin had been girlfriend and boyfriend even before they joined Ballet Manila in 2015.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Ballet Manila’s ‘Ibong Adarna’ flexes its wings in Dumaguete

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Features

After winning raves for the purely classical Swan Lake last year, Ballet Manila is all set to return to Dumaguete with its award-winning blockbuster ballet – Ibong Adarna.

Categories

Apr 8 Thrilled to be a soloist at 18, Shamira Drapete vows she will always be a student first

Apr 5 Talk About Dance: St. Ambrose

Apr 1 Under Construction: Putting together ‘Paquita’ for the first time

Mar 30 My Favorite Dance Movie: Stephanie Santiago

Mar 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Violet vibes

Mar 25 Three of a Kind: Swept away

Mar 23 Talk About Dance: Ibrahim Farrah

Mar 21 This Month in BM History: March 2016

Mar 19 Ballet Manila names newest soloist after ‘Sleeping Beauty’ opening night

Mar 17 Soloist John Balagot sustains his dancing with intense ballet classes and workouts – and heavy dinners

Mar 15 Talk About Dance: Judith Jamison

Mar 14 Talk About Dance: Julie Andrews

Mar 11 ‘Sleeping Beauty’ reawakens as Ballet Manila shares season opening with Manila Symphony Orchestra

Mar 9 A time to bloom: Artistic associates Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Eileen Lopez look back on the lessons of 2025 as ‘Prima’ season begins

Mar 7 Soundbites: ‘Ibong Adarna took flight and soared high without hesitation’

Mar 5 For soloist Rafael Perez, building good habits is key to staying fit

Mar 2 ‘The Dawn of Ballet’ revisited

Feb 27 This Month in BM History: February 2007

Feb 24 From friends to ‘fifis’: Ballet Manila couple Sean Pelegrin and Pearl Dames ready for more years of love, laughter and dancing

Feb 23 Ballet Manila’s ‘Ibong Adarna’ flexes its wings in Dumaguete

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