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. The …

Jan 2, 2026 · Rudolf Nureyev, Soviet-born ballet dancer whose suspended leaps and fast turns were often compared to Vaslav Nijinsky’s legendary feats. He was a charismatic celebrity who …

Moira Shearer (born January 17, 1926, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland—died January 31, 2006, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England) was a Scottish ballerina and actress best known for her …

A classical production is divided into three sections: the opening pas de deux (dance for two), or adagio; variations or individual performances by the partners, first by the male and then by the …

4 days ago · Misty Copeland (born September 10, 1982, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.) is an American ballet dancer who, in 2015, became the first African American female principal …

Dec 22, 2025 · Darcey Bussell, British ballet dancer and celebrity of the late 20th century. Renowned for the energy and passion of her performances, she was one of the youngest …

Michaela DePrince was a Sierra Leonean-born American ballet dancer known for her technical prowess and tenacious spirit. She was orphaned during Sierra Leone’s civil war and later …

Vaslav Nijinsky (1889/90–1950) was a Russian-born ballet dancer of almost legendary fame, celebrated for his spectacular leaps and sensitive interpretations.

Jan 12, 2026 · Sylvie Guillem (born February 23, 1965, Paris, France) is a French ballet dancer who in 1984 became the youngest person in the history of the Paris Opéra Ballet at that time …

Maria Tallchief was a ballet dancer whose exquisite technique was enhanced by her energy, speed, and grace. Considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the United States, she was …