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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As Lisa Macuja Elizalde wrote in her director’s notes, “Only the versatile and most productive choreographer Osias Barroso would do as our ballet’s creator. Who else can deliver a musical score in three days and an entire story ballet in three weeks?”
The unbreakable bond of family is the focus of Ang Kapatid Ng Tatlong Marya, the second story in Ballet Manila’s upcoming season production: Tatlong Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang.
Here’s a look at how Ballet Manila has portrayed these fascinating characters in its productions over the years.
Ballet Manila has highlighted some of these historical figures in choreographies that, while extolling their virtuous traits, also explore inner struggles which humanize them and make them relatable to present-day audiences.
An ally to Ballet Manila since it debuted in 1995, the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) chose to feature the company in a cocktail musical called Artists & Friends on April 29, 2004 that celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary.
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.
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.
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we share portraits of mothers as seen on our stage through the years.
Kutitap, which premiered in December 2011, is the story of an angel who comes down to earth to see what is happening among mankind.
With Osias Barroso’s Pinocchio choreography for BM already popular since the original premiered in 2002, the company decided to extend and upgrade the production.
As National Children’s Book Day is celebrated today, July 20, we look back to that Filipino ballet classic’s beginnings in 2008.
Ballet Manila’s performance run of The Nutcracker in 2013 was special as it was tied in with artistic director and prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s Swan Song Series.
In this clip is the 2004 version of Pinocchio with Alvin Santos in the title role along with Jonathan Janolo as Geppetto, Danica Rili as Jiminy Cricket, and Zaira Cosico as the blue fairy.
In his choreography called Gomburza, Ernest Mandap wanted to pay tribute to the priests not just by extolling their heroism but also by touching on their humanity and the rawness of their emotions at a most crucial time.
The choreography is eight minutes long and offers an insight into Geri’s artistry, leading to that moment when the choreographer found his wings and took flight.
