Ballet (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century [1] and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has …

One of the most influential artists of our time, John Neumeier brings his landmark narrative ballet, Liliom, to the Joffrey for its Chicago premiere.

Jun 28, 2026 · Whether you’re an experienced dancer or a newbie to the ballet world, we’re here to walk you through the most fundamental and crucial moves in ballet—including the basic foot and arm …

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 academic technique …

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About Ballet Chicago Ballet Chicago is a place where the beauty of one’s character is as important as the beauty of one’s tendu, where diversity is intentional, where students of all cultural and socio …

Ballet is a formalized Italian dance form with its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts of 15th and 16th centuries. Ballet spread from Italy to France with the help of Catherine de' Medici, where ballet …

Ballet 5:8 creates bold, story-driven dance that sparks conversation on life, faith, and human dignity, on stage, in classrooms, and in communities across the country.

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 …

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and dedicated to preserving and extending the great …