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.
All tagged Jillian Villanueva
Dancing faces you towards heaven, whichever direction you turn.
"Napaginipan ko si Sir Shaz (Ballet Manila co-artistic director Osias Barroso)!" exclaims the fresh college graduate. "Sa dream ko po, sumasayaw kami sa Aliw Theater. Tapos biglang itinigil ni Sir Shaz ang music at sinigaw ang pangalan ko. 'Jiaaaaaan!'“
In a society that worships love, freedom, and beauty, dance is sacred. It is a prayer for the future, a remembrance of the past and a joyful exclamation of thanks for the present.
In honor of Father’s Day, we asked members of Ballet Manila to share the most important lesson that their father taught them.
Four days, seven must-dos, and a bagful of memories – Jian’s travel tips make for a persuasive argument to book a flight and discover Seoul!
Bringing home four awards, four scholarships and four sponsorships made for a most unforgettable weekend in the Ballet Manila calendar for 2016.
Twenty-two Ballet Manila dancers have made it to the Cultural Center of the Philippines Ballet Competition 2016.
