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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In 2015, Ballet Manila celebrated its 20th anniversary with a repertoire that summarized five things that the company has stood for since its inception.
While beautiful to behold, flowers are rarely mere decorations in ballet productions.
Everything starts with movement – an instinct we all have – and dance is movement refined to communicate.
In this clip from the 2018 season, Mark Sumaylo reprised his role but this time with Abigail Oliveiro as his partner.
In a spectacular show of force, Ballet Manila opened its 23rd season with Iconic 1.0 - the first instalment of a choreography showcase that features different shows in two weekends.
Iconic bares 17 different ballets created by 14 choreographers over two weekends.
Fate surprised Abigail Oliveiro anew when she learned of her promotion from soloist to principal dancer for Ballet Manila’s upcoming season.
Discover the many roles of Tiffany Chiang-Janolo, soloist of Ballet Manila.
Ballet Manila danseur Francis Cascaño can aptly draw comparisons with Robin Padilla, the so-called “Bad Boy” of Philippine cinema.
Now on her third season with Ballet Manila, soloist Abigail Oliveiro has nothing but gratitude for the rigorous training and growth opportunities the company has provided her.
Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy – the Queen of Confections – who will be brought to life by Ballet Manila principal Dawna Reign Mangahas in the upcoming production of The Swan, The Fairy and the Princess.
