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 …

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.

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. …

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.

Learn the basics of Ballet, a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century, developed into a concert dance form in France and …

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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 …

At Boston Ballet, The Nutcracker is so much more than a holiday show. This spectacular program includes some of the most captivating and exhilirating choreography in classical ballet. From …

Featuring Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering, William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman, and Lia Cirio’s After, each ballet conveys unique portrayals of human interaction and connection.

Ballet is a type of dance. It is only done by dancers who have had special training. The dancers are employed by a dance company, and they perform in theatres. The first reference to ballet …