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The unbreakable bond of family is the focus of Ang Kapatid Ng Tatlong Marya, the second story in Ballet Manila’s upcoming season production: Tatlong Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang.

Apr 10

Apr 10 Love conquers all in 'Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon'

In this clip from 2009, artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde and Rudy De Dios as the princess and the prince are seen celebrating with the people as the kingdom is saved from their enemies by the bird prince and his feathered friends.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Pastel palette

Ballet Manila glows in pastel.

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 15

Mar 15 This Month in BM History: March 2015

This Month In BM History

In 2015, Ballet Manila celebrated its 20th anniversary with a repertoire that summarized five things that the company has stood for since its inception.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Ballet Manila brings back ‘Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang’

News

After the action-packed pirate adventure Le Corsaire, Ballet Manila is bringing back Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as the second production in its 26th performance season dubbed “Ballet Masterpieces.”

Feb 23

Feb 23 Ballet Manila’s first Conrad remembers 'Le Corsaire'

Combining his words from that interview and images from BM’s Le Corsaire over the years, this clip pays tribute to the Ballerina’s Prince who set the bar high for all Conrads that came after him.

Feb 15

Feb 15 The first and latest Corsaire

As Ballet Manila prepares for a new staging of Le Corsaire — a version choreographed by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde — on February 24 and 25 at the Aliw Theater, we look back at the company’s first and latest performances of this beloved pirate adventure.

Feb 14

Feb 14 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Ready in red

Ballet Manila is radiant in red.

Feb 9

Feb 9 This Month in BM History: February 1998

This Month In BM History

When Ballet Manila staged its first-ever Le Corsaire in 1998, it did so on a grand scale.

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.

Feb 2

Feb 2 From the Mailbox: A legacy of warmth and goodwill in New Orleans

From the Mailbox

Former Louisiana state legislator and state treasurer Mary L. Landrieu penned a letter of gratitude and appreciation addressed to the company which was published in the program of their show held in Roussel Hall at Loyola University.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Le Corsaire: A French connection

Spotlight On The Classics

A damsel in distress who gets kidnapped twice is often the first thought when the ballet Le Corsaire is mentioned. The swashbuckling adventure of pirates and slaves, however, is rumored to have royal roots.

Jan 24

Jan 24 'Le Corsaire' sails to the high seas

Le Corsaire has a special place in the history of Ballet Manila. The company was the first to perform the full-length Russian classic in Southeast Asia in 1998.

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 2

Dec 2 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Pink passion

Ballet Manila is passionate in pink

Nov 2

Nov 2 Reflections on love and death

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.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Clowning around

Here’s a look at how Ballet Manila has portrayed these fascinating characters in its productions over the years.

Oct 21

Oct 21 Celebrating a beloved performer, teacher, choreographer and friend through dance