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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.
Throughout its 26-year history, Ballet Manila has been home to artists of various nationalities.
Ballet Manila toasts motherhood in all its forms in this virtual exhibition to mark Mother’s Day.
The dramatic appearance and synchronized movements of the wilis — the spirits of young women who die before their wedding — make Giselle one of the most challenging ballets for the female corps.
Love or material comfort? Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde explored this passionate conflict in her latest choreography,
After her successful Princess Trilogies, Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde shifts her focus from fairytales to tragedy.
Dancing faces you towards heaven, whichever direction you turn.
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.
Two years since its premiere, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Cinderella returned to the stage and enchanted its audience once again.
Among the most recognizable figures in art, Cinderella – with her glass slipper – has been featured repeatedly and prominently in literature, film, painting, music, dance, and fashion all over the world.
Like many ballerinas, Ballet Manila 2’s Kong Ke Xin, in her early years, had no clue that regularly attending dance classes would eventually evolve into a profession.
In a competition dominated by ballerinas, two teen danseurs representing The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila showed they can stand toe to toe with their female counterparts.
Eight dancers of The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila are participating in the AGP International Ballet Competition finals to be held August 13 to 17 in Hong Kong.
