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. …

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Nov 14, 2025 · During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 …

Ballet is so much more than a series of steps put to music. It is the dedication to creating something beyond ourselves, the joy of inspiring and training the next generation of dancers, …

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.

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 …

3 days 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 …

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We offer classes for 18 months through adult. Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop and Musical Theater classes create a well rounded program. We offer summer, …