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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As the nation observes All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), the Ballet Manila Archives shares examples of the company finding that delicate combination of strength, grace and emotion in depicting the loss of life through dance.
Ballet Manila’s recent Swan Lake production marked the much-awaited homecoming of the youngest principal that it has had in its 30-year history, Katherine Barkman.
Arriving a week before the Swan Lake performances, the three guest artists plunged headlong into rehearsals, working double time to gel with their counterparts in Ballet Manila
In this clip, we hear the voice of Shaz explaining the many challenges of becoming Prince Siegfried.
Ballet Manila is set to return to Swan Lake – the much-heralded classical warhorse it last staged in 2017 – with five performances that will kick off on May 30 at Aliw Theater.
Whether used as a symbol to underscore certain themes or as an element that is purely decorative, flowers undeniably create an impact or add visual appeal to a ballet.
In this clip, we look back on the successful debuts of Katherine and Abigail when both ballerinas performed their respective first full-length Swan Lake.
Whatever you may call him – a clown, a jester or a harlequin – he’s the one who’s been injecting fun and humor in many a ballet scene.
Among these musical jewels are three majestic ballet scores – Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty – which are counted among the works that set the gold standard for classical ballet.
Magical. Entertaining. Funny. These were the items that Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde ticked off her list as she was making the choreography for Cinderella in 2016.
With the observance of All Souls’ Day, we share clips and photos from Ballet Manila’s various stagings of Romeo & Juliet – focusing on the sad fate of the young couple, the images coming with a fitting quote on love and death from William Shakespeare’s literary classic.
We join the celebration of International Fairy Day, June 24, with a look at the fairies who have enchanted their way into our hearts through Ballet Manila’s stories.
Ballet Manila finds inspiration in the colors of the Philippine flag.
The use of fans definitely adds to that Spanish verve in Don Quixote.
In keeping with the festive tradition known as Flores de Mayo, we remember the moments when flowers appeared on the Ballet Manila stage – propelling the story along, underscoring key themes or simply livening up the scene, making each show bloom with limitless possibilities.
The feisty and spirited Kitri – a prized role for ballerinas the world over – is known in the novel as Quiteria.
As it marks its 28th anniversary in February, Ballet Manila finally gets to stage its 25th performance season live – long delayed by pandemic lockdowns and restrictions – at its newly renovated home of Aliw Theater in Pasay City.
We share some of these swoon-worthy moments showing how Ballet Manila’s brides and grooms have sealed their love on stage.
