Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ballet Manila Premieres Paquita – Philippines’ First Full-Length Staging of the Classical Masterpiece

Ballet Manila celebrates love and triumph with historic 

full-length world premiere of Paquita


Ballet Manila principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso

Filipino audiences have long embraced stories of sweeping romance, hidden identities, and hard-won triumph. Ballet Manila now brings these themes to life in a landmark moment: the country’s first ever, full length staging of the classical masterpiece Paquita. Choreographed by the company’s founder and artistic director, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, the production goes onstage at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City, with performances on June 19 at 8:00 p.m. and June 20–21 at 5:00 p.m.