For the ballet-curious
What’s behind that enchanted world you see on stage? How did ballet evolve? What should you wear to a performance? Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this breathtaking art form.

Going to the ballet
What to wear, when to clap, where to sit: we’ve got all the tips for a perfect night out.
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A short history of ballet
The evolution of ballet spans half a millennium. In this short history, we explore some of its most important (and juiciest) developments.
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Ballet FAQs
Everything you always wanted to know about ballet
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Blog
Delve deeper into the art form with dancer profiles, guides to our ballets, photo galleries, interviews and more.
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