“Bisous!”: The most memorable kisses in ballet
A kiss is perhaps the most wonderful form of expressing your love for a loved one. We want to share with you the most remarkable ballet kisses, which we remembered not only for our emotionality but without which the drama and choreography of the performa...
How well do you know Misty Copeland, first African-American principal dancer of ABT?
Quiz- 8 questions about Misty Copeland, principal dancer of ABT.
How well do you know Svetlana Zakharova, principal dancer of Bolshoi Ballet?
Quiz about Svetlana Zakharova, principal dancer of Bolshoi Ballet.
Top 10 dance shows on TV
This list of dancing TV shows includes many of the most well-known dance TV shows, but it is by no means complete. And the list is also not in accordance with any ranking, it’s a random compilation.
The 13 Best Prima Ballerina Assolutas
Achieving the title of ballerina is awarded to only those who have worked hard and earned it. They must first prove their talents to be recognized as a soloist, then principle, and then a prima. But that is not as far as they can reach. There is a further...
Mikhail Baryshnikov's Competition Solo from 1969 in Moscow. This performance won him the gold medal!
This is a video of Mikhail Baryshnikov's performance of the variation La Bayadere at the first ever International Ballet Competition. Mikhail Baryshnikov's Competition Solo from 1969 in Moscow at the First International Ballet Competition. This performan...
Rudolph Nureyev's first debut on American television!(1963)
Nureyev danced the male solos from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and from Khachaturian's Gayane in his debut. His connection and charisma with the audience can be seen in this historical video of his first debut on American television.
Bolshoi Ballet's Swan Lake in theatre
Svetlana Zakhorova talks about her experience performing Swan Lake with the Bolshoi Ballet.
The Stars of Georgian National Ballet by Potskhishvili
Potskhishvili National Ballet was founded in the seventies of the 20th century, 1978. The founder of the ensemble is Honoured Artist of Georgian Art, the owner of the Award of Honour and Brilliance, choreographer: Gelodi Potskhishvili.
5 fun facts about Isabella Boylston, currently the youngest principal ballerina at American Ballet Theatre!
5 facts about Isabella Boylston, young principal dancer at ABT, currently the youngest principal ballerina at American Ballet Theatre!
What is your favorite variation from the list?
When watching or performing a ballet, it is always most exciting when its time for a variation. Most ballets revolve around variations as well as the Pas de deux. From the list below, which do you enjoy both dancing and watching the most?
Grand Pas Classique. Can you guess who the dancers are?
Two great ballerinas dancing the female variation from "Grand Pas Classique".
5 Great Exercises to Strengthen Your Feet
Why do you need to do workouts for the feet?.... Well, the muscles in the feet make up for a quarter of the muscles in the entire human body. So overlooking the condition of these muscles will be like not taking care of a large portion of your muscles. I...
Olga Smirnova
Olga Smirnova is a Russian ballet dancer who is currently a prima ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet.
How Is the Vaganova System Different From the English RAD System?
Half a year ago I started taking ballet lessons from a former Russian prima ballerina. I have gradually come to understand the Russian method based on the Vaganova system, which has produced so many top-notch ballerinas on the world stage. Not that I'm a...