Ballet Manila Archives

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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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’

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

Soundbites: ‘The frequency of Ballet Manila’s concerts at Aliw Theater defies comprehension’

Apr 5

Apr 5 Soundbites: ‘The frequency of Ballet Manila’s concerts at Aliw Theater defies comprehension’

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“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.”

Soundbites: 'Despite all the hardships, the group held on tightly to its goal'

Mar 12

Mar 12 Soundbites: 'Despite all the hardships, the group held on tightly to its goal'

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“BM danced amidst a corps de ballet of frogs and bats, with the occasional guest appearances of a dog or cat.”

Soundbites: 'Discipline pays dividends'

Mar 7

Mar 7 Soundbites: 'Discipline pays dividends'

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“This discipline pays dividends.”

Soundbites: 'We welcome the birth of Ballet Manila with excitement and celebration'

Feb 26

Feb 26 Soundbites: 'We welcome the birth of Ballet Manila with excitement and celebration'

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“It would not be surprising if Ballet Manila would soon be the Philippines' definitive classical dance company."“

Soundbites: ‘When we jumped into this, sama-sama kami’

Feb 18

Feb 18 Soundbites: ‘When we jumped into this, sama-sama kami’

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“Our aim is to build a strong company and it’s a group effort.”

Soundbites: ‘Our thrust is, and will always be, ballet for the people’

Feb 18

Feb 18 Soundbites: ‘Our thrust is, and will always be, ballet for the people’

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“We’re only a month old, but what an exciting, fulfilling month it has been.”