Ballet "Ballet is not just movement, not simply abstract. It’s something beautiful. Sometimes there’s this feeling in the movement that makes me want to cry." - Nina Ananiashvili

Ballet

Ballet is perhaps the most well-known dance form across the world. It is a type of dance known for its rigid technique, prima ballerinas and full history. Ask anyone about pointe shoes or a tutu, and they will immediately conjure the lithe form of a ballerina performing pirouettes across a stage. However, there is much more depth to the rigorous dance known as Ballet than magnificent costumes, and the well-known female Ballerina is supported by strong male dancers. Some other forms of dance, such as Modern, stemmed from rebellious dancers breaking free from the highly technical rules of Ballet. Today, traditional Ballet dance is still strong, although many offshoots, such as Contemporary Ballet, are also prevalent.

Articles

Discover the World's Most Famous Ballerinas of All Time
Explore the captivating stories of the most famous ballerinas of all time, from Anna Pavlova to modern-day wonders.

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6 Most Famous Classical Ballet Choreographers
Among the most famous classical ballet choreographers, 5 former male ballet dancers & 1 female dancer recognized for their contributions to the choreography.

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7 Most Popular Ballet Dancers of All Time
It was the famous male danseur, George Balanchine, who once said, "without pointe shoes, there would be no ballet.

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Best College Dance Programs for 2025 in USA
DanceUS recommends the best college dance programs for 2025 in USA.

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What it Takes to be a Ballet Dancer
The easiest way to know if ballet is for you, is to watch an entire ballet from start to finish.

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Schools

The Backstage Dance Studio
7185 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046

Dance Instruction for Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Cecchetti, Pointe, Tots to Teens to Adults, Baton, Musical Theater, Musical Theatre, summer dance ...

Styles: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theater, Pointe, Tap,

Black Mountain Dance Centre
12285 World Trade Drive STE "L", San Diego, CA, 92128

Black Mountain Dance Centre offers daily training in Classical Ballet with internationally credentialed dance professionals as well as classes in Repertoire, ...

Styles: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theater, Pointe, Tap

Elite Dance Cup
P.O. Box 10056, Houma, LA, 70363

Elite Dance Cup aims at being a nationally recognized dance competition where you will walk away not only enriched by your experience but also with a greater ...

Styles: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theater, Tap