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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No one occupies the totality of his body as great dancers do.
Here, company artist Nanami Hasegawa talks about a recent moment that made her feel she was in a fairy tale while principal dancer Romeo Peralta describes his concept of “happily ever after.”
Snow White will have daily shows from December 25 to 29 every 4 p.m. at Aliw Theater, Pasay City, with two casts.
As the nation observes All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), the Ballet Manila Archives shares examples of the company finding that delicate combination of strength, grace and emotion in depicting the loss of life through dance.
In this lookback, we present the ways Ballet Manila has made a point – literally and figuratively – with swords. Ready, set, on guard!
On its milestone Pearl Year, Sofia and Romeo find themselves busier than ever.
Two pairs of principal dancers are stepping into the lead roles of Cinderella and the Prince.
All three dancers that the two institutions fielded to the competition – company artist Jos David Andes, apprentice Germaine Dawal and scholar John Sixto Dones – all earned medals and scholarships.
We aimed high and went on a hunt for ballets that feature bows – and surprisingly hit our mark!
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.
Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde described it as a “show to swoon to.” And rightly so, because the edition of Ballet Manila’s popular Ballet & Ballads series in February 2010 was none other than premier balladeer Basil Valdez.
After wrapping up a particularly packed last-quarter calendar in 2024, Ballet Manila took a well-deserved breather.
As if making up for lost time because of the pandemic, Ballet Manila was in full-throttle mode in 2024.
