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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 and Russia. It has …

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

    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 …

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

    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 …

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

    1 day ago · New York City Ballet Founder and Founding Choreographer George Balanchine (1904-1983) grew up in Russia, studying dance at the Russian Imperial Ballet School and music at the …

  5. 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.

  6. Best Dance Performances of 2025 - The New York Times

    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

  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. Welcome to the Official Site of the Los Angeles Ballet

    Ballet is a transcendent art form that thrives within a broader creative network, and we believe it should be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible.

  9. Ballet - Wikiwand

    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 …

  10. 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.