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.
All tagged Romeo Peralta Jr.
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.
Although Hazel Sabas-Gower’s Sinderela premiered on November 30 in 2012, the rest of its run unfolded in December at Aliw Theater, serving as Ballet Manila’s perfect Christmas offering with its promise of feel-good vibes for the season.
After its world premiere last October 12, Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura has reaped a generally positive assessment from various quarters.
Adolfo lacks this kind of acceptance of the “law of Heaven.” Thus, he disrespects and violates it.
“A ballet dancer’s work is never done!” declared Lisa Macuja Elizalde. “We continue to always take class, train, and push our bodies to the limit in order to perform effortlessly on stage.”
In this slideshow are photographs of the performances with Ballet Manila continuing the legacy of the Vaganova method and upholding the highest standards of excellence in the classics.
It is one of the most coveted roles in classical ballet. Very few remember, however, that the male lead of Giselle was originally named Albert, Duke of Silesa, rather than Count Albrecht.
As Giselle returns to the stage on August 31 and September 1 at Aliw Theater, we look back to the company’s many performances of the classic and celebrate Ballet Manila’s history of excellence.
One of the most successful Romantic ballets ever to grace the stage, Giselle tells the story of love, loss, forgiveness and redemption that has resonated among balletomanes for over one hundred years.
