Ballet Manila in "Alamat: Si Sibol at si Gunaw" at the Aliw Theater from August 24 - September 2, 2012

Ballet Manila brings back an all-Filipino original production that combines magic... myth... and a message of love for Mother Earth...

"Alamat: Si Sibol at si Gunaw"

Based on the children's book by Palanca hall of fame awardee, Ed Maranan
Artistic Director: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
Artistic Associate: Osias Barroso
Choreography by Osias Barroso and Gerardo Francisco


Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Star City Compound, Pasay City
August 24 (Friday) - September 2 (Sunday), 2012


Show Dates:

August
24 (Friday) 7:30 PM
25 (Saturday)
26 (Sunday)

September
1 (Saturday)
2 (Sunday)


Ticket Price: P618.00 (TicketWorld)

Student Discount: 50%

Ballet Manila's "Alamat: Si Sibol at si Gunaw" — showcases our time-honored Filipino values with breathtaking choreography, captivating music, and stunning visual effects... It's a ballet spectacle for the whole family =)

For more info and to buy your tickets, please call:
Ballet Manila (63-2)525-5967 or 400-0292 or log on to the Ballet Manila Website
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde in "Romeo & Juliet" for the Last Time at the Star Theater on October 21 & 22, 2011

Ballet Manila presents...

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde in
Romeo and Juliet

Watch the final full-length performance of the country's only prima ballerina and still the leading visionary in the field of classical ballet and dance. Lisa Macuja-Elizalde performs and takes her final bow as Juliet in "Romeo & Juliet."

Star Theater, Pasay City
October 21 (Friday) and 22 (Saturday), 2011
7:30 PM

Ticket Price: TicketWorld
PhP 618.00 Free Seating

For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

You may also get in touch with Ballet Manila:
1915 Donada Street, Pasay City
Telephone Numbers: (63-2)400-0292 or (63-2)525-5967
Fax Number: (63-2)404-3086

"Masterpieces in Motion" Featuring Ballet Manila & the Singapore Dance Theater at the Aliw Theater on July 29 & 30, 2011

Masterpieces in Motion
A Back to Back Concert featuring Ballet Manila and the Singapore Dance Theater

Aliw Theater (CCP Complex, Pasay City)
July 29 & 30, 2011 (Friday & Saturday)
7:30 PM

Ticket Prices:
PhP 1,545.00 Reserved Seating
PhP 824.00 Reserved Seating
PhP 515.00 Reserved Seating


About the Show:

Ballet Manila continues its tradition of bringing world-class dance to Filipino balletomanes! Masterpieces in Motion will mark the Philippine debut of George Balanchine choreographies. Regarded as the "master of contemporary choreography in the world of ballet", George Balanchine’s Allegro Brilliante and Concerto Barroco will be performed for the first time in the Philippines by the Singapore Dance Theater in Masterpieces in Motion.

Lisa Macuja and Ballet Manila perform sterling classical and neo-classical choreographies.


For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

You may also get in touch with Ballet Manila:
1915 Donada Street, Pasay City, Philippines, 1300
Call: (63-2)400-0292 or (63-2)404-3086
Email: info@balletmanila.ph

Watch the 2nd CCP Choreographer's Cup for Free at the CCP from July 8 - 10, 2011

The 2nd CCP Choreographer's Cup

With the theme “The Ideal Woman,” the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ballet Philippines search for fresh new works using classical ballet vocabulary through a nationwide choreography competition.

Tangahalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
July 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday), 2011

Finals
July 9, 2011 (Saturday)
6:00 PM


About the Show:

A joint project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ballet Philippines, the CCP Choreographer’s Cup is a dance competition on neo-classical choreography with the theme: “The Ideal Woman”. It is open to all working and aspiring choreographers who are interested to explore new choreography based on classical ballet technique. The competition is divided into the Junior Category (for 23 years old and below) and Senior Category (for 24 to 45 years old) where a competitor performs a 3-6 minute piece either for solo, duet, trio or quartet. Finalists will be given a two-week residency with allowance at the CCP to collaborate with dancers of Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theater and Ballet Manila for their competition piece. Selected winning pieces will be showcased in major productions at the CCP. Champion Choreographers get the chance to be recommended to international dance festivals and competitions.


For other information, visit the following website www.balletphilippines.org. or contact:

Ballet Philippines - (63-2)832-3689, 821-1125 loc. 1622 or 551,1003
CCP Dance Division - (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1602 / 1603

Tickets to the Choreographer’s Cup are free, and the performance on July 8 is open to the public.

Ballet Manila in "East Meets West" (Manila Premiere) at the Star Theater on June 18, 2011

Ballet Manila presents...

East Meets West (Manila Premiere)
The Philippine Preview of the London and Ireland Galas
One Night Only!

Star Theater (Pasay City)
June 18, 2011 (Saturday)
7:30 PM

Ticket Price:
PhP 1,030.00 (Free seating First Come First Served)


About the Show:

In June and July 2011, Lisa Macuja and Ballet Manila go to London and Ireland to perform "East Meets West", a gala that celebrates and showcases how ballet bridges classical and indigenous cultures.

Manila dance enthusiasts have a chance to watch this world-class production -- one night only!


For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

You may also contact: (63-2)400-0292 or 525-5967
Email: info@balletmanila.ph

The CCP Choreographer's Cup for Neo-Classical Choreography Deadline of Entries on June 15, 2011

CCP Choreographer's Cup

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Ballet Philippines are proud to announce the CCP Choreographer’s Cup for neo-classical choreography scheduled on July 8-10, 2011 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).

Theme : “The Ideal Woman”

Categories:
Junior Category – 23 years old and below
Senior Category - 24 to 45 years old

Competition Piece: 3 to 6 minutes (for solo, duet, trio or quartet)

Residency: Two weeks residency at the CCP working with dancers of Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theater and Ballet Manila. Finalists will receive allowances during their residency. Regional finalists will be provided with free accommodation.


Prizes:

Senior Category
1st Prize 20,000 plus Choreographer’s “Cup”
2nd Prize 15,000 plus Plaque
3rd Prize 10,000 plus Plaque

Junior Category
1st Prize 15,000 plus Choreographer’s “Cup”
2nd Prize 10,000 plus Plaque
3rd Prize 5,000 plus Plaque


Selected winning pieces will be showcased in major productions at the CCP. Champion Choreographers get the chance to be recommended to International Dance Festivals and Competitions.

Deadline for submission of entries is June 15, 2011 (Wednesday).


For guidelines and other information, visit the following website www.balletphilippines.org. or

contact Ballet Philippines - (63-2)832-3689, 821-1125 loc. 1622
CCP Dance Division – (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1602 / 1603

Enrollment for Ballet Manila Ongoing for School Year 2011-2012 (Scholarships Available)

Ballet Manila
School Year 2011-2012
Enrollment Ongoing

Auditions for Scholarship Ongoing
Must be at least 13 years old
With ballet experience

Regular Classes Start June 18, 2011 (Saturday)

For details, please contact (63-2)525-5967, (63-2)400-0292,
(+63)906-3093217

Ballet Manila is Looking for Ballerinas for its 2011-2012 Season

Ballet Manila Announcement!

We are hiring girls who are strong on pointe for the 2011-12 season of Ballet Manila. Preferable age is 14 to 22 years old with at least four years of training in classical ballet.

Please come to 1915 Donada St., Pasay City or
call (63-2)525-5967 or (63-2)400-0292

Look for Bugs Bunao

Dancing La Vida Edna at the Aliw Theater on January 29, 2011

A fundraising event to support the medical fund of Ms. Edna Vida and to benefit the Artists Welfare Project, Inc.

One Night Only!

Dancing La Vida Edna

Featuring the Dance roles and choreographic works of Ms. Edna Vida

with

Ballet Philippines
Paul Morales, Artistic Director

Philippine Ballet Theatre
Ronilo Jaynario, Artistic Director

and Ballet Manila
Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Artistic Director

performing together for the first time!

with the Special Participation of

Steps Dance Studio
Sofia Zobel-Elizalde, Artistic Director


Aliw Theater
MBC Building, CCP Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

January 29, 2011 (Saturday)
7:00 PM Cocktails
8:00 PM Show

Program:
Thatness Thereness
Diana and Acteon
Flux
Ensalada
Summer's End
Black Swan
Visions of Fire
Ugg Aw Wugg

Ticket Prices:
P2,000*
P1,000
P500

All ticket holders get Ride-All-You-Can pop tags at the Star City

*includes pre-show cocktails at 7:00 PM

Student, senior citizen and group discounts are available.


For ticket inquiries, please call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or TicketWorld at 891-9999

Ballet Manila Presents Le Corsaire "The Pirate" at the Aliw Theater on October 1-3 and 9-10, 2010

Ballet Manila Presents...
Le Corsaire "The Pirate"
Swashbuckling heroes, buried treasure, and damsels in distress...
A classic adventure - on pointes!

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde (Artistic Director)
Osias Barroso (Artistic Associate)

Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Star City Compound, Pasay City

Date of Performances:
October 1, 2010 (Friday) 7:30 PM
October 2, 2010 (Saturday) 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
October 3, 2010 (Sunday) 1:00 PM
October 9, 2010 (Saturday) 1:00 & 5:00 PM
October 10, 2010 (Sunday) 1:00 PM

Ticket Price (TicketWorld): P618.00

For more information and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Today's Stars of the Russian Ballet on July 10, 2010 at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex

Ballet Manila
Aliw Theater
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC)
Society for Cultural Enrichment Inc.

present

TODAY`S STARS OF THE RUSSIAN BALLET

The Philippine Leg of the Asian Tour

Featuring Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, and Ukrainian National Ballet With Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Ballet Manila

Aliw Theater (CCP Complex, Pasay City)
July 10, 2010 (Saturday)
8:00 PM

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Proceeds from this one night performance will benefit the Society for Cultural Enrichment Inc. (SCEI’s) programs for the improvement of culture and arts teaching in the Philippines.


Ticket Prices:

PhP 3,090.00 SUPER PREMIUM
PhP 2,060.00
PhP 1,030.00
PhP 824.00
PhP 515.00


For more details and to buy tickets, please CLICK HERE.
For tickets, you can also contact Ballet Manila at 400-0292, 525-5967 or e-mail info@balletmanila.ph