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.
As the company gears for another busy and prolific season, we look back on some highlights of 2025 for that extra boost of inspiration.
No one occupies the totality of his body as great dancers do.
Here, husband-and-wife principal dancers Mark Sumaylo and Abigail Oliveiro share the question they’d most like to ask the all-knowing mirror – and what their idea of “happily ever after” is.
Here, company artist Nanami Hasegawa talks about a recent moment that made her feel she was in a fairy tale while principal dancer Romeo Peralta describes his concept of “happily ever after.”
Snow White will have daily shows from December 25 to 29 every 4 p.m. at Aliw Theater, Pasay City, with two casts.
Music and dance are two arts that have a close relationship.
Soon, this ballerina will be stepping into her first principal role in Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Snow White.
“This recognition affirms the dedication of the dancers and the artistic team in bringing this ballet to life,” Oliveiro said in her acceptance speech.
“Tuwing may competition po ako, nagsisimba po kaming lahat para ipagdasal ang safety ko.”
Since putting up its first The Nutcracker in 1998, Ballet Manila has staged the Christmas ballet several more times in succeeding years.
This Christmas season, Ballet Manila brings a story of kindness and compassion to Star City.
Andres Bonifacio has been a source of fascination for Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and resident choreographer Gerardo Francisco Jr.
As a touring group in its early years, Ballet Manila was able to tap a variety of audiences all over the Philippines, including those that had not seen ballet before.
“It nurtures a new audience for ballet that sustains its continued existence.”
To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul.
“If there is one ballet that should be toured to widen consciousness on the need to preserve the environment, it would be Alamat: Si Sibol at Si Gunaw.”
Making the leap from page to stage, many ballets have been inspired by beloved titles in literature.
