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.
In October 2017, Swan Lake was again on center stage. Making their debuts were Katherine Barkman, Joan Emery Sia and Abigail Oliveiro.
Taking inspiration from the upland tribal communities in the north, choreographer Jojo Lucila created Sari’t Bahag which has been part of Ballet Manila’s repertoire from the start.
The physical language of the body is so much more powerful than words.
With the global observance of International Letter-Writing Week which includes World Post Day on October 9, we focus on the traditional mode of correspondence as exemplified in three of Ballet Manila’s productions.
They understand the characters that they want to portray and, for me, it comes naturally when I’m with them.
When the ballet premiered in 2017, she had a stress fracture and was unable to dance.
Cinderella will be presented on October 3 and 4 at the Taoyuan Arts Center.
The dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is divine in its nature and is the gift of God.
In the second quarter of 2026, Joshua Enciso had been working hard on his role as Lucien for Ballet Manila’s Paquita when his journey was interrupted by an ACL injury.
We shine the spotlight on three families that Ballet Manila has portrayed, and how unconditional love, care and support fortify their relationship amid the challenges they face.
Ballet Manila will bring “the fairest of them all” to Malaysia as it partners anew with the Kuala Lumpur-based DanceLink Performing Arts to present another fairy-tale ballet.
To mark her 20th anniversary as a professional ballerina, Lisa Macuja Elizalde went back in time to choose the roles for her celebratory production with Ballet Manila.
We join this celebration with a sampling of Filipino attire that Ballet Manila dancers have worn on stage.
Ballet class is like Life Lessons 101. You learn some of life’s most important lessons here that you will carry with you forever.
Here are three examples that show the bamboo’s versatility, from decorative element to functional implement.
In these examples, see how a simple toast leads the characters to differing unforgettable moments.
