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To mark Mother’s Day, we take a quick look at these figures whose maternal instinct – or lack of it – contribute to making each story interesting.
Further boosting its reputation as the home of Filipino literary classics, Ballet Manila will premiere its dance adaptation of Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar’s masterpiece Florante at Laura in October.
In this clip, Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. is Rodrigo – a role that he premiered in 2008 and continues to perform to this day. Rodrigo is seen facing off with Ahab as performed by soloist John Balagot.
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.
While Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire – Ballet Manila’s first production for its 26th performance season – is done, dusted, and relegated to the archives of the company, the show continues to weigh intensely in the minds of co-artistic associates Eileen Lopez and Gerardo Francisco Jr.
In this clip are photographs featuring both casts from the season opening performance of Le Corsaire.
After the action-packed pirate adventure Le Corsaire, Ballet Manila is bringing back Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as the second production in its 26th performance season dubbed “Ballet Masterpieces.”
This clip excerpts the iconic pirate cave scene, featuring six Ballet Manila principal dancers playing the leads in the two casts of Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire.
Pure entertainment” is how Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde describes Le Corsaire, the pirate adventure which will open the company’s 26th performance season.
Combining his words from that interview and images from BM’s Le Corsaire over the years, this clip pays tribute to the Ballerina’s Prince who set the bar high for all Conrads that came after him.
Ballet Manila is radiant in red.
It will indeed be a hectic year for Ballet Manila as revealed in a media conference by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde, noting that the full slate of performances is a tribute to her late beloved dance partner, co-artistic director and friend Osias Barroso Jr. who passed away last December 16.
Ballet Manila had reason to celebrate in 2023, as it was the year the company was finally able to stage a full season again – live and in the theater – after a three-year drought caused by the pandemic and the loss of its performance venue and home, Aliw Theater, to a fire in 2019.
Pasko Sa Pinas and other Christmas-themed pieces are featured in Ballet Manila’s Tala – a special show ongoing at the Star City every 6 p.m. at the activity center. It is free for all Star City patrons.
Even in retirement, The Nutcracker has remained an indelible part of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s life. Moreso this year when it has turned out to be a special Nutcracker season for Ballet Manila and the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet, comprised of performances in Taoyuan in Taiwan, and in Manila and in Baguio in the Philippines.
Ballet Manila scholar Juan Angelo De Leon scooped the Youth Grand Prix Award at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP) that concluded Saturday evening in Hong Kong.
Ballet Manila is passionate in pink
Here’s a look at how Ballet Manila has portrayed these fascinating characters in its productions over the years.
Though it is said to have a ridiculous plot and hopelessly flawed heroines, Le Corsaire is still considered a gem in the classical dance repertoire.
“Teacher Shaz helped me become the teacher that I am now.”