Funny
how the idea of creating her own version of “Snow White” came to Ballet
Manila’s CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde right after her full
choreographic debut last year. Due to the success of “Cinderella,” what was
once regarded simply as “The Next One” has now become a second full-fledged
masterpiece from the Prima Ballerina herself—and it’s finally making its world
premiere in the 22nd performance season, “Flights of Fantasy.”
how the idea of creating her own version of “Snow White” came to Ballet
Manila’s CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde right after her full
choreographic debut last year. Due to the success of “Cinderella,” what was
once regarded simply as “The Next One” has now become a second full-fledged
masterpiece from the Prima Ballerina herself—and it’s finally making its world
premiere in the 22nd performance season, “Flights of Fantasy.”
When
asked about her fascination with fairy tales as ballet, she says, “My calling has always been to become a
classical ballerina—nothing else. First, I believe in sticking to what you
know, and I know my classical ballets very well. I have a wealth of classical
ballet steps in my dancer’s vocabulary. If you think about it, the classical
ballets are all fairy tales, or at least stories, that have come to life in
dance form.”
asked about her fascination with fairy tales as ballet, she says, “My calling has always been to become a
classical ballerina—nothing else. First, I believe in sticking to what you
know, and I know my classical ballets very well. I have a wealth of classical
ballet steps in my dancer’s vocabulary. If you think about it, the classical
ballets are all fairy tales, or at least stories, that have come to life in
dance form.”
Ballet
Manila’s take on the fairy tale classic will be more Brothers Grimm than Disney
when it comes to the production’s look and feel. This was a conscious decision
made by Lisa herself, as she wanted the storytelling to be the main star of the
show. They are “storytellers on toes,” after all.
Manila’s take on the fairy tale classic will be more Brothers Grimm than Disney
when it comes to the production’s look and feel. This was a conscious decision
made by Lisa herself, as she wanted the storytelling to be the main star of the
show. They are “storytellers on toes,” after all.
Last
year’s full choreography work in Cinderella was just the warm up. Lisa shares, “I now understand when choreographers say
that they get inspiration from the dancers they work with. That was the case
with Cinderella, and now, with Snow White.”
year’s full choreography work in Cinderella was just the warm up. Lisa shares, “I now understand when choreographers say
that they get inspiration from the dancers they work with. That was the case
with Cinderella, and now, with Snow White.”
Lisa
knew that she wanted more, now that her insecurities as a choreographer have
gone away. With the help of Ballet Master Osias “Shaz” Barroso and even the
dancers’ little quips and comments, and of course, the company’s mastery of the
Vaganova technique, Snow White promises to be a magical and fantastic show—all
in all, a truly Ballet Manila
production.
knew that she wanted more, now that her insecurities as a choreographer have
gone away. With the help of Ballet Master Osias “Shaz” Barroso and even the
dancers’ little quips and comments, and of course, the company’s mastery of the
Vaganova technique, Snow White promises to be a magical and fantastic show—all
in all, a truly Ballet Manila
production.
From
the costumes to the dancers themselves, there’s a sense of synergy that will be
most evident when the show finally makes its world premiere. Lisa provides a
teaser about the set designs and costumes:
the costumes to the dancers themselves, there’s a sense of synergy that will be
most evident when the show finally makes its world premiere. Lisa provides a
teaser about the set designs and costumes:
“Set designer Mio Infante
has talked about making mushrooms the main feature in the forest. There will be
so many dynamic elements on stage like a moving mirror, as well as animal
figures. Popular nursery rhymes will also be used in the music being arranged
by Von De Guzman. Longtime Ballet Manila costume designer Michael Miguel will
once again make amazing costumes. Watch out for Snow White’s costume changes!”
has talked about making mushrooms the main feature in the forest. There will be
so many dynamic elements on stage like a moving mirror, as well as animal
figures. Popular nursery rhymes will also be used in the music being arranged
by Von De Guzman. Longtime Ballet Manila costume designer Michael Miguel will
once again make amazing costumes. Watch out for Snow White’s costume changes!”
With
Snow White, Lisa guarantees that each member of the audience will get their
fill of pure magic, romance, and fantasy. The audience can only expect the
highest quality of dancing as well from the country’s youngest yet strongest
ballet company.
Snow White, Lisa guarantees that each member of the audience will get their
fill of pure magic, romance, and fantasy. The audience can only expect the
highest quality of dancing as well from the country’s youngest yet strongest
ballet company.
Lisa
Macuja-Elizalde’s Snow White will make its world premiere on November 25, 2017
at 6:00PM at the Aliw Theater. There will be three other shows: November 26,
(3:00PM), December 2 (6:00PM), and December 3 (3:00PM).
Macuja-Elizalde’s Snow White will make its world premiere on November 25, 2017
at 6:00PM at the Aliw Theater. There will be three other shows: November 26,
(3:00PM), December 2 (6:00PM), and December 3 (3:00PM).
To
learn more about Ballet Manila and their upcoming activities, you may visit www.balletmanila.com.ph or follow Ballet Manila
on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
learn more about Ballet Manila and their upcoming activities, you may visit www.balletmanila.com.ph or follow Ballet Manila
on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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