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 …

Learn more about School of Philadelphia Ballet’s programs for all ages at locations across the greater Philadelphia region. Our upcoming season is filled with captivating performances, world premieres, …

Nov 8, 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. The …

Ballet Linda Gelinas Michael Trusnovec —Dance Co-Directors Brian Fitzsousa —Staff Pianist Cesar Abreu Rei Akazawa-Smith Natalia Alonso Paula Alvarez Melissa Rose Anderson Kevin Augustine …

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 Russia, and has since …

Dec 8, 2025 · Here is my favorite from the year, and nine more in no particular order: Twyla Tharp at New York City Center and American Ballet Theater Image

Sep 29, 2021 · Ballet, one of the most classical and artistic forms of dance, has a rich history. It first emerged during the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century, before France and Russia developed …

Jul 27, 2021 · What Is Ballet? Ballet is a type of highly technical dance recognized for dancers performing on their toes (called en pointe) to a classical music accompaniment. Ballet has expanded …

2 days ago · Naomi Corti as Dewdrop in New York City Ballet’s 2024 production of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.” Photo by Erin Baiano By Margie Smith Holt When New York City …