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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Andres Bonifacio has been a source of fascination for Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and resident choreographer Gerardo Francisco Jr.
With the observance of United Nations Day, we look back at the lively and colorful gathering of countries in The Nutcracker as Ballet Manila has performed it over the years.
We celebrate this day dedicated to paternal figures who show love to their families by providing guidance, support and care with this feature on fathers who have graced the Ballet Manila stage.
Ballet Manila has highlighted some of these historical figures in choreographies that, while extolling their virtuous traits, also explore inner struggles which humanize them and make them relatable to present-day audiences.
In scenes fraught with heart-wrenching anguish, Ballet Manila has artfully merged death and dance.
In our Father’s Day feature, we look at the portraits of fatherhood Ballet Manila has presented on stage, often the strict but loving parent providing guidance to his offspring.
In this special feature, we look at the instances when these everyday objects literally had their unfolding moments on stage.
Kutitap, which premiered in December 2011, is the story of an angel who comes down to earth to see what is happening among mankind.
Bayani reflects Bonifacio’s willingness to fight, so that the mode is like he is going to battle. In interpreting the piece, Geri advised Niño to internalize those qualities so that the hero’s character would shine through.
In his choreography called Gomburza, Ernest Mandap wanted to pay tribute to the priests not just by extolling their heroism but also by touching on their humanity and the rawness of their emotions at a most crucial time.
Gerardo Francisco led the six-man delegation that represented Ballet Manila at the dance festival held from September 30 to October 9, 2011 in Korea’s city of cultural heritage, Andong.
