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.
“You have to prepare your mind because you will reach that point wherein you feel frustrated when you can’t do it.”
To date, Rodney’s most memorable production has been Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, which also happened to be his first performance as a professional danseur.
15. If the long-term goal seems too far away, break it down into smaller goals!
Deux is a toast to the company’s twin forte in both the classics and the contemporary.
A fun fact about Ballet Manila company artist Nanami Hasegawa is that she never really lived in the country she was born in.
20 Questions is back, this time with company artist John De Dios.
Ballet Manila marked another milestone when it was invited by the Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Asian and Pacific Affairs (DFA-ASPAC) to perform at its event at the National Museum of Natural History on December 10.
As it welcomes a new year, Ballet Manila celebrates the highlights of 2018,
Sharing their personal thoughts on this special season are company artists Jessica Pearl Dames and Shaira Comeros, BM 2 artist John Carl Concepcion with former Ballet Manila dancer Alvin Santos, Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila instructor Sofia Sangco Peralta, and rehearsal mistress Eileen Lopez.
Hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon.
Co-presented by Star City and Manila Broadcasting Company, Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang began its holiday run last December 15 at Aliw Theater and will continue with shows until January 2, 2019.
The Aliw Awards Foundation named Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award.
It was to be a first – a retelling in dance of stories by the iconic Filipino literary grandmother, Lola Basyang, created by Severino Reyes.
In this edition of 20 Questions, principal dancer Gerardo Francisco makes a surprising confession about his favorite place on Earth.
An offering of two choreographies, it will feature the restaging of Les Sylphides and a new work by Martin Lawrance: The Winding Road.
Pointe shoes are a type of shoes that allow the dancer to stand on the tips of their toes while being safely supported in both classical and contemporary ballets.
