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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.
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.
In celebration of his 204th birth anniversary, this video clip highlights four pieces that have been distinctively shaped by Petipa's genius.
As we celebrate the Chinese New Year, we share this excerpt of the Chinese Dance — representing tea in the fabled Land of Sweets — as performed by Mylene Aggabao and Gerardo Francisco Jr.
Let the blossoms of love beautify your heart. Let the spirit dance with joy.
In this clip, we return to the earlier years of the company — 1999 and 2001 in particular —with excerpts of The Nutcracker with Lisa and her co-artistic director Osias Barroso.
Ballet Manila’s performance run of The Nutcracker in 2013 was special as it was tied in with artistic director and prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s Swan Song Series.
From Swan Lake to Ibong Adarna, Ballet Manila has enthralled audiences with enchanted creatures.
Ballet Manila soloist Joshua Enciso and company artist Shaira Comeros were charming as the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker Pas de Deux.
The company danced The Nutcracker with a “Small Masha” and a “Big Masha,” the same way the Russian Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg does it, interpreting the Vassily Vainonen version.
With the celebration of Chinese New Year, Ballet Manila presents this Chinese-themed scene from one of the most popular ballets of all time – The Nutcracker.
Although she hasn’t danced in The Nutcracker yet, soloist Jasmine Pia Dames has been captivated by the Christmas ballet for a long time.
