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  1. Ballet - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Ballet | History, Dancers, Choreographers, Companies, & Facts

    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. …

  3. A Brief History of Ballet - Illustrated by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

    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.

  4. What is Ballet? Everything You Need to Know | CPYB

    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 …

  5. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® | New York City Ballet

    4 days ago · During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and …

  6. History of Ballet - Origin and Evolution - Dance Facts

    Ballet developed under the aristocratic influence as a formalized form of dance. A formal dance technique is combined with costumes, scenery, and music, as other forms of artistic elements.

  7. History of Ballet - The Ballet World - Official Website

    Ballet, which originated in the 15th-century Italian Renaissance courts, has evolved from a basic form of entertainment to a highly refined art form that captivates audiences all over the world.

  8. Ballet Dancers Are Starting to Prioritize Their Mental Health

    1 day ago · Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical …

  9. World Ballet Day Is Back for 2025 - Dance Spirit

    Nov 12, 2025 · World Ballet Day is back for 2025! And this time, participating companies are raising the “barre” with a new theme.

  10. Ballet Basics: A Quick Guide to Understanding Ballet - The …

    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 …