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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 and Russia. It has …

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. The academic technique …

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 Russia, and has since …

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.

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 the great …

New York City Ballet’s 2026 Annual Luncheon program will celebrate Principal Dancer, Megan Fairchild, as she prepares to retire from her 25-year career with the Company and embark on a new chapter. …

Apr 22, 2025 · Ballet comes in many styles, each with unique techniques and history. Are you curious about ballet history, the various types of Ballet, and the major styles? This article explains the main …

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Oct 29, 2021 · Originating in the Italian Renaissance, ballet continues to endure as a popular dance form. Today, the most iconic classical ballets are still performed in great dance halls and at amateur …