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Interviews

“It’s important to remember that the Siegfried I’m performing is my own.”

Jun 15

Jun 15 Father figures

As we observe Father’s Day, we take a look at these paternal figures who have graced the stage and made their mark for good or bad.

Dec 23

Dec 23 Blessed to dance more: Newly minted soloists Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana reflect on their most challenging year yet

Interviews

Ticking off items from their personal lists of dance goals must be the theme of Stephanie Santiago and Noah Esplana's 2024.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Dissecting dance and choreography in ‘Florante at Laura’

After its world premiere last October 12, Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura has reaped a generally positive assessment from various quarters.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Ballet Manila’s pioneering ‘Florante at Laura’ takes center stage anew in Quezon City run

News

After its world premiere last October at Aliw Theater, Florante at Laura takes center stage at the Hyundai Hall of Areté at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Oct 26

Oct 26 Ballet Manila ready to sprinkle fairy dust in Taiwan with ‘Cinderella’

News

The ballet – to be performed today, October 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Taoyuan Arts Center – is part of the ongoing 2024 Taoyuan Iron Rose Art Festival.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Fathers and sons

Balagtas' Florante at Laura features two fathers and sons, each with unique and complex dynamics: the noble Duke Briceo and his son Florante of Albania and the ignoble Sultan Ali-Adab and his son Aladin of Persia.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Blue magic

Ballet Manila is memorable in blue.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Under Construction: Aladin finds the spotlight

In this clip, company artists Noah Esplana and Stephanie Santiago as Aladin and Flerida share romantic moments while being forced apart by principal dancer Mark Sumaylo as Sultan Ali Adab.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Under Construction: The curtain rises on Ballet Manila’s action-packed Florante at Laura

Though still in its early stages, we get a sneak peek into the opening sequence of Florante at Laura – an action-packed choreography created on the music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab that sets the stage for the adventure ahead.

May 18

May 18 Talk About Dance: Gelsey Kirkland

Talk About Dance

The dance goes on forever. So shall I. So shall we.

Apr 27

Apr 27 Under Construction: Tony Fabella’s ‘Dancing To Verdi’

Tony Fabella’s Dancing to Verdi will be seen tonight, April 27, at the Ballet Dance Gala, showcasing a new generation of Ballet Manila artists and the choreographer’s gift for highlighting the dancers’ artistry and technique.

Mar 18

Mar 18 'Le Corsaire' gives co-artistic associates Eileen Lopez and Gerardo Francisco Jr. a glimpse into the future

While Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Le Corsaire – Ballet Manila’s first production for its 26th performance season – is done, dusted, and relegated to the archives of the company, the show continues to weigh intensely in the minds of co-artistic associates Eileen Lopez and Gerardo Francisco Jr.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Le Corsaire 2024 revisited

In this clip are photographs featuring both casts from the season opening performance of Le Corsaire.

Feb 24

Feb 24 Refining a pirate ballet: A new Le Corsaire sets sail

Pure entertainment” is how Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde describes Le Corsaire, the pirate adventure which will open the company’s 26th performance season.

Feb 6

Feb 6 Ballet Manila back in full swing in 2024

News

It will indeed be a hectic year for Ballet Manila as revealed in a media conference by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde, noting that the full slate of performances is a tribute to her late beloved dance partner, co-artistic director and friend Osias Barroso Jr. who passed away last December 16.

Jan 4

Jan 4 The year that was for Ballet Manila

Ballet Manila had reason to celebrate in 2023, as it was the year the company was finally able to stage a full season again – live and in the theater – after a three-year drought caused by the pandemic and the loss of its performance venue and home, Aliw Theater, to a fire in 2019.

Dec 18

Dec 18 Ballet Manila’s special ‘Nutcracker’ season in Taoyuan, Manila and Baguio

Even in retirement, The Nutcracker has remained an indelible part of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s life. Moreso this year when it has turned out to be a special Nutcracker season for Ballet Manila and the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet, comprised of performances in Taoyuan in Taiwan, and in Manila and in Baguio in the Philippines.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Bringing the best of Ballet Manila to Baguio