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 …

In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, you'll learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, including basic positions, barre work, center exercises, and simple choreography.

Our programs feature classes, workshops, intensives, summer camps, concept videos, and recitals in an array of dance styles, including Acro, Bachata, Ballet, Barre, Belly Dance, …

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 …

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. …

Ballet Virginia’s Upper School is a progressive course of study designed to bring a dancer from an intermediate level to the technical abilities and artistry of a professional dancer. Our adult …

Jan 29, 2021 · Every winter, millions flock to see The Nutcracker, perhaps the most famous ballet of all time. Ballet's beginnings actually began centuries before little Clara began capturing …

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.

Richmond Ballet is a premier dance organization championing ballet and beyond. We are dedicated to awakening, uplifting, and uniting human spirits through the power of dance.

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