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 this clip, we hear the voice of Shaz explaining the many challenges of becoming Prince Siegfried.
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.
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.
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.
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.
