All tagged The Nutcracker
In the final installment of her Swan Song Series in November 2013, prima ballerina and Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde danced two contrasting roles in two vastly different ballets.
This set of photos shows a sampling of those international influences that have converged on the Ballet Manila stage, fittingly brought to life by a multi-national cast.
Take a look at these scenes from three productions where the various characters use a common focal element, proving the might of the sword.
Ballet Manila is vibrant in violet.
Since putting up its first The Nutcracker in 1998, Ballet Manila has staged the Christmas ballet several more times in succeeding years.
Ballet Manila is energetic in orange.
It’s International Fairy Day!
Ballet Manila is serene in white.
Whatever you may call him – a clown, a jester or a harlequin – he’s the one who’s been injecting fun and humor in many a ballet scene.
Ballet Manila is fiery in red!
Ballet Manila is rosy in pink.
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.
Ballet Manila is striking in orange.
Ballet Manila glows in pastel.
Ballet Manila is radiant in red.
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.
Ballet Manila’s first full-length The Nutcracker, staged at the GSIS Theater in December 1998, was the completion of “another one of life’s full cycles” for then artistic associate and principal dancer – now artistic director – Lisa Macuja-Elizalde.
We join the celebration of International Fairy Day, June 24, with a look at the fairies who have enchanted their way into our hearts through Ballet Manila’s stories.
Ballet Manila is rosy in pink.
In celebration of his 204th birth anniversary, this video clip highlights four pieces that have been distinctively shaped by Petipa's genius.
