Ballet (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France …

Oct 22, 2025 · Ballet, theatrical dance in which a formal academic dance technique—the danse d’ecole—is combined with other artistic elements such as music, costume, and stage scenery. …

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and dedicated to preserving and extending …

Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical – performed on a stage to an audience utilizing costumes, scenic design and lighting.

2 days ago · Browse the schedule of all current and upcoming Ballet performances on tour in 2025/2026. These mesmerizing ballet shows will leave you breathless and provide great …

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Get a brief history of ballet from its origins in the 15th-century Italian renaissance courts to what it looks like in the 21st century.

Theatrical ballet soon became an independent form of art, although still frequently maintaining a close association with opera, and spread from the heart of Europe to other nations. The Royal …

Ballet Arizona is the Southwest’s premier, non-profit ballet institution, dedicated to educating, creating, and performing remarkable classical and contemporary ballet.

At Boston Ballet, we believe that ballet is not just a dance form; it’s a platform for expression, a canvas for storytelling, and a stage for amplifying voices.