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.
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.
As it was her first time to experience an injury, Marinette didn’t know what the next steps were.
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.
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.
hirty young students – 21 girls and nine boys – have taken their first steps towards a possible career in dance.
Ballet Manila apprentice Shamira Drapete won the gold while Ballet Manila scholar Angelou Gamayon scored the silver in the Senior division of the Asian Grand Prix (AGP) Manila Regionals held over the weekend at Aliw Theater.
“What defies comprehension even more is that the frequency of the concerts in no way affected their quality, each being excellent in its distinctive fashion.”
This clip features some of the highlights from the 2003 world premiere of Ballet Manila’s Swan Lake.
Whatever you may call him – a clown, a jester or a harlequin – he’s the one who’s been injecting fun and humor in many a ballet scene.
Most people think of ballet as children in little tutus. They don't know it is sweat, blood, and tears as well!
“When you are a member of a touring company, you cannot afford to be a complainer.” How true.
Three Filipinina artists. Two nights. One show.
“And I’m very happy to be back with Ballet Manila!” exclaims the Japanese dancer.
Just a year after his comeback to Ballet Manila – preceded by three years of not dancing – Rafael Perez got a seal of approval that his return was worth it.
