Ballet Manila Archives

Jun 21

Jun 21 This Month in BM History: June 2012

Seeking only to bring the best in dance to the Philippines, Ballet Manila and Manila Broadcasting Company presented World Stars of Ballet on June 8 and 9, 2012 at Aliw Theater.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Swan Lake: A failure takes flight

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Spotlight On The Classics

While the core of the story may be similar, the libretto of the original ballet version of Swan Lake, however, had twists and turns that were quite different from the tale we know and love today.

Sep 28

Sep 28 The Swan, The Prince and Ballet Manila: Staging ‘Swan Lake’ over the years

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Videos

To say that the world’s most romantic ballet classic has become a company staple is an understatement. After all, Ballet Manila has performed Swan Lake as part of its repertoire in eleven of its 22 seasons so far.

Sep 21

Sep 21 The first Swan of Ballet Manila

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Videos

It was a role she was repeatedly told was not meant for her. But like her entire career, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde proved the ballet world wrong.