All in Ballet Manila Moments
In this video, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde is partnered by principal dancer Rudy De Dios. Narrating the story is the late actress Luz Fernandez whose portrayal of Lola Basyang was an important part of many Filipinos’ childhood.
In this clip, the kind and hardworking Rodrigo is BM principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. while the oppressive Ahab is played by soloist John Ralp Balagot. Here, we see Rodrigo toiling for months only to be paid a tiny fraction of what he should have earned.
As we celebrate International Dance Day, we pay tribute to every single dancer who went on stage and performed their part to the best of their abilities in Ballet Manila’s productions over the years. In this clip are excerpts from the company’s productions of Giselle, Swan Lake and Don Quixote featuring scenes that highlight the beauty of the ballet and the alchemists – all the dancers moving in harmony – who make the magic happen.
In this clip, BM ballet mistress Eileen Lopez partners with Harold Salgado as the old couple, with Anna Kateri Gelvoria, Zaira Cosico and Mylene Aggabao as the three sisters, and Alvin Santos as Pedro.
In this clip are principal dancer Jasmine Pia Dames, soloist Jessa Balote, and former Ballet Manila dancers Tiffany Chiang-Janolo and Heewon Cho in the 2017 production of Swan Lake.
In this clip is principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro as the feisty Mercedes in Ballet Manila’s 2017 production of Don Quixote.
In this clip from 2019, the corps de ballet of Ballet Manila – women warriors in their own right – perform as the Amazonas of Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna.
In this clip, principal dancer Shaira Comeros takes on the title role of Snow White while the company artists of BM hop about with a balletic flair in the 2019 production of Snow White.
This clip shows a 1998 performance of pioneer principal dancer Osias Barroso, as well as photographs of former soloist Alvin Santos, soloist Joshua Enciso, and principal dancer Romeo Peralta who are among the many danseurs who have taken on the lead role in Nais Ko.
In celebration of National Heroes Day, we look back on a choreography by Ballet Manila artistic associate and principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. on Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio.
For the final installment of Ballet Manila Moments’ celebration of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, we are featuring a rare OPM and ballet collaboration.
In this clip is Pinoy Ako, the second installment of Ballet Manila Moments’ celebration of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino.
In this clip is a choreography by Jonathan Janolo set to a medley of music by the legendary Rey Valera: Pangako sa ‘Yo, Tayong Dalawa, and Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo.
In this video are images from the wedding scene of the 2012 performance of Alamat: Si Sibol at Si Gunaw. It features prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as the goddess Luningning and Nazer Salgado as Kapuy.
In this clip is Ballet Manila’s performance of Sayao sa Pamlang as part of the company’s Malaysian tour in 2019.
This clip shows the 2014 performance of Sari’t Bahag featuring Ballet Manila scholars and now company artists Jessa Ballet and Jamil Montibon as the maiden and the warrior, and Sofia Costales as the priestess.
In honor of National Literature Month, we revisit Ballet Manila’s Ibong Adarna - a celebration of this Filipino literary classic rendered in contemporary dance and music.
In celebration of his 204th birth anniversary, this video clip highlights four pieces that have been distinctively shaped by Petipa's genius.
In this clip is an excerpt of that first meeting with principal dancer Romeo Peralta as the Prince and soloist Shaira Comeros as Snow White in Ballet Manila's 2019 production of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Snow White.
In this clip is a romantic expression of Siegfried's and Odette's love performed by principal dancers Mark Sumaylo and Abigail Oliveiro in Ballet Manila's 2017 production of Swan Lake.
