Ballet Stories & Articles
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Discover the World's Most Famous Ballerinas of All TimeExplore the captivating stories of the most famous ballerinas of all time, from Anna Pavlova to modern-day wonders.
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6 Most Famous Classical Ballet ChoreographersAmong the most famous classical ballet choreographers, 5 former male ballet dancers & 1 female dancer recognized for their contributions to the choreography.
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7 Most Popular Ballet Dancers of All TimeIt was the famous male danseur, George Balanchine, who once said, "without pointe shoes, there would be no ballet.
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Best College Dance Programs for 2025 in USADanceUS recommends the best college dance programs for 2025 in USA.
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What it Takes to be a Ballet DancerThe easiest way to know if ballet is for you, is to watch an entire ballet from start to finish.
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12 Most Famous Ballet Dancers in HistoryWhen it comes to the most famous male ballet dancers in history, three names stand out: Nijinsky, Diaghilev and Mikhail Fokine (Fokin) but there are others.
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How Classical Ballets Are Arranged By Modern ChoreographersFor hundreds of years, choreographers have held to standard dance steps in classical ballet.
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Thinking of Choreographing a New Ballet? Take the Leap!What's involved in creating a full length ballet? According to Bishop, the motivation to create original ballets came on the heels of his professional dancing.
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30 years ago the USSR fell apart. Did it change the world of Ballet forever?The dissolution of the USSR in the '90s changed the face of ballet forever.
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The Life of a BallerinaPHOTO STORY - "The Life of a Ballerina": Inspired - hard working and captivating - an ephemeral dream - a ballerina.
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