Osias Barroso: The wisdom of the Prince - Ballet Manila Archives
Osias Barroso Jr. was Ballet Manila’s first Albrecht, partnering Lisa Macuja Elizalde who was the company’s first Giselle. Photo by Ocs Alvarez Russian danseur Nikolai Legat, student of the famed choreographer Marius Petipa, played Albrecht opposite Olga Preobrazhenskaya as Giselle in Osias Barroso - Facebook Osias Barroso Jr. was Ballet Manila’s first Albrecht, partnering Lisa Macuja Elizalde who was the company’s first Giselle. Photo by Ocs Alvarez Russian danseur Nikolai Legat, student of the famed choreographer Marius Petipa, played Albrecht opposite Olga Preobrazhenskaya as Giselle in 1899.osias barroso biography of albert1 In 1993, Barroso became the first Filipino classical danseur to reach the semifinal round of the First International Ballet and Modern Dance Competition held in Nagoya, Japan. Barroso first learned the Vaganova ballet method from his Russian-trained partner, Macuja-Elizalde.osias barroso biography of albert5 The ballet classic Giselle has a soft spot in Osias “Shaz” Barroso’s heart. It’s not just because he regards Albrecht, the male lead, as the most important in a danseur’s list of roles. More importantly, it is what brought him together with Lisa Macuja – who would become his dancing partner for 16 years – for the very first time. Why ‘Giselle’ is special to Osias Barroso — Ballet Manila ...
In , Barroso became the first Filipino classical danseur to reach the semifinal round of the First International Ballet and Modern Dance Competition held in Nagoya, Japan. Barroso first learned the Vaganova ballet method from his Russian-trained partner, Macuja-Elizalde. Osias barroso biography of albert2
The ballet classic Giselle has a soft spot in Osias “Shaz” Barroso’s heart. It’s not just because he regards Albrecht, the male lead, as the most important in a danseur’s list of roles. More importantly, it is what brought him together with Lisa Macuja – who would become his dancing partner for 16 years – for the very first time.
‘Dance for Shaz’ celebrates the life and work of Osias ...
Yet, her brilliance found its truest expression when paired with her most enduring dance partner, Osias Barroso. Their year journey together, marked by unparalleled chemistry onstage and shared artistic vision as the driving force behind Ballet Manila, has become quite the stuff of legend. Osias Barroso (1965-2023): Good night, sweet prince
Choreographer to Ballet Manila’s staples: In Quest, in Ballet Manila’s debut performance in ; Gabriela ng Vigan, for the Centennial of the Philippine Revolution in ; Pinocchio in ; and Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon for the Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang trilogy in 
Osias Barroso Jr. was Ballet Manila's first Albrecht, partnering Lisa Macuja Elizalde who was the company's first Giselle. Yet, her brilliance found its truest expression when paired with her most enduring dance partner, Osias Barroso. Their 30-year journey together, marked by unparalleled chemistry onstage and shared artistic vision as the driving force behind Ballet Manila, has become quite the stuff of legend.
Very few remember, however, that the male lead of Giselle was originally named Albert, Duke of Silesa, rather than Count Albrecht. Choreographer to Ballet Manila’s staples: In Quest, in Ballet Manila’s debut performance in 1995; Gabriela ng Vigan, for the Centennial of the Philippine Revolution in 1998; Pinocchio in 2002; and Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon for the Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang trilogy in 2008.
Did you know that Albrecht — the male lead in Giselle — used to be named Albert? Undoubtedly the most phenomenal ballerina the country has ever produced, she has had an unparalleled career best summed up by these numbers: 28 years of dancing the lead in over 300 full-length ballets, performed in 90 cities that span five continents around the globe.
‘Ballerina’s Prince,’ Artlets alumnus Osias Barroso, Jr. dies ...
Undoubtedly the most phenomenal ballerina the country has ever produced, she has had an unparalleled career best summed up by these numbers: 28 years of dancing the lead in over full-length ballets, performed in 90 cities that span five continents around the globe. Osias Barroso Jr.: Ballerina's Prince — Ballet Manila Archives
UST COMMUNICATION arts alumnus and renowned danseur Osias Barroso, Jr. died last Saturday, Dec. 16, due to a prolonged illness caused by a stroke. He was 58 years old. Barroso’s Ballet Manila co-founder, Liza Macuja-Elizalde, confirmed his death through a Facebook post.