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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
San Francisco Ballet guest artists take centerstage in Ballet Manila’s ‘Swan Lake’
May 30

May 30 San Francisco Ballet guest artists take centerstage in Ballet Manila’s ‘Swan Lake’

Ballet Manila Archives
News

Arriving a week before the Swan Lake performances, the three guest artists plunged headlong into rehearsals, working double time to gel with their counterparts in Ballet Manila

Why transforming into the evil Rothbart in ‘Swan Lake’ is Mark Sumaylo’s biggest challenge yet
May 29

May 29 Why transforming into the evil Rothbart in ‘Swan Lake’ is Mark Sumaylo’s biggest challenge yet

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

“There really is no villain role like Rothbart. I’m very blessed to be given the opportunity to play him.”

Becoming Prince Siegfried
May 26

May 26 Becoming Prince Siegfried

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

In this clip, we hear the voice of Shaz explaining the many challenges of becoming Prince Siegfried.

Soundbites: ‘Ballet Manila is a company to watch’
May 23

May 23 Soundbites: ‘Ballet Manila is a company to watch’

Ballet Manila Archives
Soundbites

Clearly, they will find their own identity and their place in the competitive world of dance.

Ballet Manila makes long-awaited return to ‘Swan Lake’
May 22

May 22 Ballet Manila makes long-awaited return to ‘Swan Lake’

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Ballet Manila is set to return to Swan Lake – the much-heralded classical warhorse it last staged in 2017 – with five performances that will kick off on May 30 at Aliw Theater.

Talk About Dance: William Hazlitt
May 19

May 19 Talk About Dance: William Hazlitt

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Gracefulness has been defined to be the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

For Geri Francisco, dancing is in the heart
May 17

May 17 For Geri Francisco, dancing is in the heart

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

While he is enjoying the view from the technical booth, Geri is far from hanging up his dancing shoes.

This Month in BM History: May 2014
May 16

May 16 This Month in BM History: May 2014

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

In 2014, Just Dance was staged on May 24 and 25 at Aliw Theater.

A mother’s love in ‘Swan Lake’
May 11

May 11 A mother’s love in ‘Swan Lake’

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

On Mother’s Day, we take a look at scenes from Ballet Manila’s productions of Swan Lake that show this woman in her maternal element – loving, affectionate, reassuring.

Ballet Manila in Full Color: Hello, yellow!
May 10

May 10 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Hello, yellow!

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Ballet Manila shines in yellow.

Soundbites: ‘Ballet Manila dancers proved what excellent ballet training can do’
May 4

May 4 Soundbites: ‘Ballet Manila dancers proved what excellent ballet training can do’

Ballet Manila Archives
Soundbites

“In An Evening of Filipino Ballet, Ballet Manila proved, with style, verve and energy, that contemporary Filipino ballet choreography is flourishing.”

Abloom at the ballet
May 1

May 1 Abloom at the ballet

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Whether used as a symbol to underscore certain themes or as an element that is purely decorative, flowers undeniably create an impact or add visual appeal to a ballet.

Baryshnikov’s International Dance Day message: ‘Dance can awaken empathy, inspire kindness’
Apr 29

Apr 29 Baryshnikov’s International Dance Day message: ‘Dance can awaken empathy, inspire kindness’

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

It’s often said that dance can express the unspeakable.

After healing from a first-time ballet injury, Marinette Franco is happy to be back dancing
Apr 28

Apr 28 After healing from a first-time ballet injury, Marinette Franco is happy to be back dancing

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

As it was her first time to experience an injury, Marinette didn’t know what the next steps were.

This Month in BM History: April 1999
Apr 26

Apr 26 This Month in BM History: April 1999

Ballet Manila Archives
This Month In BM History

Dubbed as “the most successful ballet roadshow ever,” Ballet & Ballads came to Pangasinan on April 15, 1999 with a performance at the 4,000-seater Dagupan City People’s Astrodome.

Return of the Swan Queens
Apr 23

Apr 23 Return of the Swan Queens

Ballet Manila Archives
Videos

In this clip, we look back on the successful debuts of Katherine and Abigail when both ballerinas performed their respective first full-length Swan Lake.

Newly promoted soloist Rafael Perez talks about manifesting his ballet dreams
Apr 20

Apr 20 Newly promoted soloist Rafael Perez talks about manifesting his ballet dreams

Ballet Manila Archives
Interviews

March is Rafael Perez’s season

Ballet Manila in Full Color: White season
Apr 17

Apr 17 Ballet Manila in Full Color: White season

Ballet Manila Archives
Features

Ballet Manila is serene in white.

Talk About Dance: Justin Peck
Apr 15

Apr 15 Talk About Dance: Justin Peck

Ballet Manila Archives
Talk About Dance

Ballet dancers are among the greatest living athletes.

Project Ballet Futures makes much-awaited comeback with 30 scholars
Apr 11

Apr 11 Project Ballet Futures makes much-awaited comeback with 30 scholars

Ballet Manila Archives
News

hirty young students – 21 girls and nine boys – have taken their first steps towards a possible career in dance.

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