Famous Ballets

These 10 great classical ballets are must-sees for anyone who enjoys the ballet. We consider them classical because they all have similarities in composition, costuming and style. The music of each one is classical, and the female dancers always dance en pointe. The choreography of each ballet has stood the test of time: no matter who...

Learn about the great romantice ballet, Giselle.

Learn about Cinderella, a timeless tale of rags-to-riches.

Sleeping Beauty was the first successful ballet composed by Tchaikovsky.

Learn about Clytemnestra, a ballet created by Martha Graham.

Learn about the epic masterpiece, Don Quixote.

La Bayadere tells a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice.

Learn all about the famous ballet, Swan Lake.

Learn about Coppelia, a charming, fun ballet.

La Sylphide is credited with being one of the first Romantic ballets.

Learn about Romeo and Juliet, a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev.

For many people, the holidays wouldn't seem complete without attending a performance of the favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. Here is a close look at The Nutcracker, a traditional holiday favorite.

Attending the ballet is a truly magical event. The following tips will help you get the most out of a ballet performance.

Just as ballet dancers have a responsibility to their audience, the audience has a responsibility to the dancers.

Learn all about the popular holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.

Would your child like to be in The Nutcracker?

Learn all about the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The Nutcracker March is one of the more popular pieces of music from the Nutcracker Ballet.

Have you ever danced the role of Clara in the Nutcracker ballet?

Have you ever danced the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker?

Learn about the Columbine doll in the Nutcracker.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is a filmed production featuring the New York City Ballet.

When was the first showing of The Nutcracker?

Who is the lead character in The Nutcracker ballet?

A list of the many characters who make up the holiday ballet favorite.

The Nutcracker Suite is the name given to eight of the most popular pieces from the ballet, chosen by Tchaikovsky.

Pyotr (Peter) Tchaikovsky, one of the best-loved composers of all time, composed The Nutcracker Suite in 1891-1892.

Over 100 years old, The Nutcracker Ballet was first presented at the Mayinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 17, 1892.

Although an animated version of the ballet does not exist, several animated versions of the Nutcracker story have been produced.

What is the significance of a nutcracker?

The first act of The Nutcracker Ballet consists of three sections: the Party Scene, the Battle and the Land of Snow.

In the second act of The Nutcracker Ballet, Clara and the prince arrive at the Land of Sweets.

The New York City Ballet usually presents around 50 performances of The Nutcracker Ballet each year. Here are a few fun facts about the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker performance.

The sweet, enchanting sounds we hear during the dance of the Sugarplum Fairy are made by an instrument called a celesta.

Sugar plums are associated with the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker...have you ever tasted a sugar plum?

Be sure to get your tickets to this Holiday Season's Nutcracker performance early. Nutcracker performances usually run from late November until Christmas.

Most children, especially girls, love to watch ballerinas perform on stage.

What is your favorite ballet? Share the name of your favorite ballet and what makes it special to you.

Who is Odette of the ballet Swan Lake?