Classical Ballet Stories 1

Explore the rich narratives, historical context, and artistic brilliance behind ballet's greatest works, from romantic classics to revolutionary masterpieces.

Apollo ballet - the young god guided by his three Muses

Apollo

Watch the young god of light emerge from raw divinity into serene mastery, guided by three Muses in Balanchine and Stravinsky's founding masterpiece of neoclassical ballet.

Ascend to Olympus
L'Après-midi d'un faune ballet - Nijinsky as the Faun with a nymph

L'Après-midi d'un Faune

On a sun-baked hillside a drowsy Faun spies a group of bathing nymphs. Nijinsky's first ballet - twelve minutes of frieze-like movement - provoked one of the great scandals of the Paris stage.

Step Into the Frieze
La Bayadère ballet - Kingdom of the Shades classical masterpiece

La Bayadère

Witness the exotic romance and otherworldly beauty of this Petipa masterpiece, featuring the sublime Kingdom of the Shades and a tale of eternal love beyond death.

Journey to the Shades
Cinderella ballet - Fairy tale transformation with Prokofiev score

Cinderella

Follow the timeless tale of transformation and true love, where dreams come true through courage, kindness, and a little bit of magic.

Find the Magic
Coppélia ballet - Comic tale of the mechanical doll

Coppélia

Enjoy this delightful comic ballet about love, illusion, and mechanical dolls, filled with humor, charm, and brilliant character dancing.

Join the Fun
Le Corsaire ballet - Pirate adventure with spectacular pas de deux

Le Corsaire

Set sail on a high-seas adventure of pirates and passion, featuring spectacular leaps, dramatic abductions, and exotic Mediterranean settings.

Set Sail
Don Quixote ballet - Spanish passion with Kitri and Basilio

Don Quixote

Join the adventures of the knight-errant and witness the passionate love story of Kitri and Basilio in this vibrant Spanish-flavored ballet filled with athletic virtuosity and comedic charm.

Join the Adventure
Esmeralda ballet - Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame story

Esmeralda

Experience Hugo's Gothic masterpiece brought to life through dance, telling the tragic story of the beautiful gypsy girl and the hunchback of Notre Dame.

Explore Medieval Paris
La Fille Mal Gardée ballet - Charming pastoral comedy

La Fille Mal Gardée

Experience this charming pastoral comedy celebrating love and life in the French countryside with wit, warmth, and rustic beauty.

Explore the Countryside
The Firebird ballet - Stravinsky's Russian folklore masterpiece

The Firebird

Enter the magical Russian fairy tale world of Ivan Tsarevich and the mystical Firebird, where good triumphs over evil through courage and wonder.

Spread Your Wings
Giselle ballet - Romantic era masterpiece featuring Wilis

Giselle

Experience the ultimate Romantic ballet exploring love, madness, and supernatural redemption through the haunting tale of betrayal and forgiveness.

Discover the Tale
Harlequinade ballet - Commedia dell'arte comedy

Harlequinade

Celebrate the colorful world of commedia dell'arte with this playful ballet featuring the clever Harlequin, beautiful Columbine, and bumbling Pierrot.

Join the Comedy