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 …

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. …

2025 Nutcracker Petite Performances Dec. 13, 2025 to Dec. 14, 2025 The perfect “first ballet” experience created specifically for young children. At just 45 minutes, our Petite Performance …

We provide exceptional, authentic classical ballet and contemporary dance training. Since 1950, the Virginia Ballet Company has been instilling students with the life skills of self-discipline and …

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 an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical – performed on a stage to an audience utilizing costumes, scenic design and lighting.

Nov 17, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 12, 2023 · Join BalletX dancers Itzkan Barbosa and Lanie Jackson for a unique, interactive lecture and demonstration that invites you to witness the creation of a new ballet in real time.

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 …

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.