Dance Companies

The Impressive Imperial Russian Ballet And It’s History

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Let us take a look at the impressive history surrounding the Imperial Russian Ballet. Even though ballet was or may have been invented in Italy and France initially, one can definitely say that this beautiful art form was refined and invigorated in Russia. Ballet developed and evolved in the 18th century in Moscow and St. … Read more

American Ballet Theatre – Some History For You

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American Ballet Theatre

When Mikhail Mordkin started the American Ballet Theatre in 1937, his vision was ‘This company will be a “gallery of dance” and “the collection and display of masterpieces of all times, places and creators, rather than the vision of a single choreographer.’    The above words were uttered by Richard Pleasant, who was American Ballet … Read more