Ballet Manila Archives

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.

Jan 20 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Black is back

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Features

Ballet Manila is seductive in black.

Jul 8

Jul 8 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Gray strokes

Ballet Manila Archives

Features

Ballet Manila is sophisticated in gray.

May 17

May 17 Alfren Salgado: Soloist

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Videos

Discover the many roles of Alfren Salgado, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Oct 26

Oct 26 My favorite dance movie: Joan Emery Sia

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My Favorite Dance Movie

Ice Castles is actually a favorite movie of Joan's mom Jiji and it was she who introduced the ballerina to the romance drama.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Alfren Salgado: Learning life lessons in ballet

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Interviews

Alfren Salgado is a Ballet Manila baby. This was where he learned his first tentative ballet steps at age 15 and where he has matured to become the dependable soloist that he is today.