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Lists about the light, graceful dance form ballet and the people around the world who dance it.

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Ballet movies, with videos, ranked from best to worst by fans of movies about ballet. The best ballet movies show off lovely ballet dancing and portray the inner lives of ballerinas. These are the top ballet films, but if you believe we missed one, please feel free to add it to the list yourself. While ballet might not be for everyone, it certainly has a way of giving us some of the best movies available anywhere. This list includes such great movies about ballet as Black Swan and Billy Elliot. While most of the films are dramas, there is also some comedy, and even a thriller or two. What are the best ballet films? What movies have ballet in them?&nbsp;Ballet originated during the Italian Renaissance. Since then, it has been refined and is today considered one of the most difficult forms of dance to master. Many of the films on this list show ballet dancing at its best.

Ballet is the most popular form of dance and has been dazzling audiences for decades. Some of the most famous dance pieces have been ballet however, with the rise in the popularity of contemporary styles of dancing, the blending of both modern dance moves with classical ballet has resulted in contemporary ballet.The most famous contemporary ballet choreographer is Martha Graham, credited by the dance community as the “mother of contemporary ballet.&quot; Graham was able to beautifully combine modern dance with contemporary ballet, and the result was decades of extremely successful and beautiful dance pieces that are still performed by the best dance companies today.This list discusses the best contemporary ballets of all time including, Rainbow Round My Shoulders, Appalachian Spring, Time of Snow, Errand Into the Maze, Maple Leaf Rag, Embattled Garden, American Original, Primitive Mysteries, and Chorale.What are the best contemporary ballets?&nbsp;This list features the best contemporary ballets, as ranked by the community.&nbsp;Vote up the greatest contemporary ballets below or add a contemporary that moved you that isn't already on the list.

Female Professionals

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-ballerinas/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female ballet dancers</a>, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest female ballet dancers list contains the most prominent and top females known for being ballet dancers. There are thousand of females working as ballet dancers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic ballet dancers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a female aspiring to be a ballet dancer then the people below should give you inspiration. Everything from Vera Kostić to Noelani Pantastico is included on this list. While this isn't a list of all female ballet dancers, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous female ballet dancers?" and "Who are the best female ballet dancers?"

Any ballet enthusiast knows that some of the greatest ballets in history originated in Russia. In fact, in the early 19th century, Russia opened up the theatres to anyone who could afford to buy a ticket, regardless of class. The wealthier attendants were provided with the best seating possible. This system allowed the majority of people to be able to attend any ballet performance, causing widespread popularity. Some of the best dancers in all of ballet are part of Russian ballet companies as well.What are the best Russian ballets of all time?&nbsp;Some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ballets/bustermcdermott?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous ballets</a> came from Russia, forever changing dancing techniques. The most respected ballet companies in the world have all used many Russian techniques and Russia has produced some of the most celebrated ballets and ballet performances in history.This list features the best Russian ballets, ranked by voters and including, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliette, Cinderella, Giselle, La Bayadere, and Afternoon of a Faun. Vote up the greatest Russian ballets below, or add a ballet from Russia that isn't already on the list.

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List of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-pirates/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous male</a> ballet dancers, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male ballet dancers list contains the most prominent and top males known for being ballet dancers. Ballet fans will also enjoy our lists of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-ballerinas/reference">famous female ballerinas</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-did-ballet/celebrity-lists">celebrities who danced ballet</a>. There are thousand of males working as ballet dancers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic ballet dancers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you&#39;re a male aspiring to be a ballet dancer then the people below should give you inspiration.

Examples of male ballerinas (ballerinos) on this list include Rudolf Nureyev, <a href="https://historydaily.org/mikhail-baryshnikov-choreographed-the-perfect-defectionwith-the-help-of-his-fans" target="_blank">Mikail Baryshnikov</a>, and more. Featuring the most popular Russian, English, and other male ballet dancers, this list has many recognizable names.&nbsp;

While this isn&#39;t a list of all male ballet dancers, it does answer the questions &quot;Who are the most famous male ballet dancers?&quot; and &quot;Who are the best male ballet dancers?&quot;

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The art of ballet dancing takes years of extreme dedication and discipline to perfect. Some celebrities learned ballet for movie roles, but there are plenty of celebs who did ballet when they were younger just for fun. Several famous actors, musicians and even athletes used to dance ballet. Some of these celebrities stopped dancing due to injury, while others simply lost interest. One of the top <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-stars?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">action stars</a> of all-time spent years training in ballet!&nbsp;Who is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/13-famous-missing-people/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous person</a> who used to dance? Natalie Portman tops our list. Natalie Portman studied ballet and modern dance at the American Theater Dance Workshop after she graduated from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/high-school?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">high school</a>. In 2010, she trained in ballet for five-eight hours a day for six months to prepare for her role in &quot;Black Swan.&quot; Pen&eacute;lope Cruz studied classical ballet for nine years at Spain's National Conservatory. She is also trained in Spanish ballet.Belgian martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme, trained in ballet for five years. He says, &quot;If you can survive a ballet workout, you can survive a workout in any other sport.&quot; The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, studied at the Evanston School of Ballet and The Joel Hall Dance Center. He also earned a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet, but he turned it down.Are you surprised that so many celebrities used to do ballet? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

List of Ballerina characters, with pictures when available. These characters from the movie Ballerina are ordered by their prominence in the film, so the most recognizable roles are at the top of the list. From main characters to cameos and minor roles, these characters are a huge part of what made the movie so great. The names of the actors who played each character are listed below as well, so use this Ballerina character list to find out who portrayed your favorite role.The list you're viewing is made up of many different items, including Ballet dancer and Kalborn.If you're wondering, "What are the character's names in Ballerina?" then this list will have what you're looking for.You can sort this list of Ballerina roles alphabetically by clicking on "Name" at the top of the list. If one of your favorite characters is missing, then feel free to add them by typing in their name at the bottom of the list.

Bands/Musicians

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Ballet artists list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. List of good ballet bands includes a filter so you can sort by the groups’s label and what albums they've put out. This list of the top ballet bands in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. Ballet groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all ballet bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest ballet bands of all time, since the most famous ballet artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best ballet music. You can click on the ballet band names to see more information about that particular notable ballet group. If they're near the top of the best ballet artist list, though, then they should have at least some information available. All the top ballet bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the ballet band names themselves. The list you're viewing has a variety of artists, like Leonard Bernstein and Richard Rodgers, in it. Help out your favorites on this list by upvoting them to the top of the list. Give a thumbs down to artists like Samuel Barber and Francis Poulenc if you don't like them and a thumbs up if you do.All important, significant and iconic names in ballet music history deserve your votes, so make sure to choose wisely. You can only vote once on this list. The list includes all new ballet bands, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. Just make sure they aren't already on the list and check your spelling, because this is already an accurate compilation of the best examples of ballet, as well as a good place to start if you're asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into ballet music. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you're looking for a list of good ballet bands with which to start out. No point in listening to them if they aren't actually good or even half-way decent ballet bands.This list answers the questions "who are the best ballet bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest ballet musician ever?"If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular ballet bands that you might've heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote.Re-rank the page to fit your opnions then make it votable so you can share it with your friends and get only their input on this whole thing. {#nodes}

Shoes

The art of ballet would be nowhere without the beautiful ballet shoe. Whether you're just starting your practice, or if you're a prima ballerina, the perfect ballet shoe can make all the difference when it comes to your jet&eacute;s and&nbsp;relev&eacute;s. That's exactly why we've put together this list of best ballet shoe brands.&nbsp;When looking for a standard soft ballet shoe, you'll have to pick between leather, canvas, or satin material, based on what they will be used for. For example, since satin wears quickly, those are usually just worn during performances. If you have graduated into dancing en pointe, you'll have a number of decisions to make when it comes to the box (the enclosure at the top of the foot), the sole, and the shank (which supports the arch) of the shoe. &nbsp;While you've most likely heard of the big name brands like Bloch, Capezio, and Sansha, there are a number of obscure and international brands like Wear Moi and Principal that create beautiful ballet shoes and pointe ballet shoes that are popular with girl and boy dancers alike. Because there are numerous options and brands, dancers will often cycle through ballet shoe brands until they determine a fit and look that they love.&nbsp;Before you purchase your next ballet shoe, take a look at our list of best ballet shoes brands. You never know what your new favorite brand may be unless you try them.&nbsp;Vote up the brand that makes you feel like the prima ballerina you long to be.&nbsp;

Dance

Back before movies and television, some of the most popular forms of entertainment were live plays at the theatre, operas, symphony concerts, and ballet. While most of these forms of entertainment have faded away to a degree, ballet is still a very popular art form that is extremely powerful and inspirational. What are the best ballets of all time? There&#39;s more to this art form than just The Nutcracker.

Some of the most famous ballets of all time have remained classic greats for decades, and are still widely celebrated today. However, some modern ballets appear on this list as well.

This list features the best ballets in history, ranked as the best by the community and including, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Romeo &amp; Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, Le Corsaire, Cinderella, and A Midsummer Night&rsquo;s Dream. Vote up the best ballet below or add one you love that isn&#39;t already on the list.

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Jewels

Jewels is a three-act ballet created for the New York City Ballet by co-founder and founding choreographer George Balanchine. It premièred on Thursday, 13 April 1967 at the New York State Theater, with sets designed by Peter Harvey and lighting by Ronald Bates.Jewels has been called the first full-length abstract ballet. It has three related movements: Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds (usually separated by intermissions). It can also be seen as three separate ballets, linked by their jewel-colored costumes. Balanchine commented: "The ballet had nothing to do with jewels. The dancers are just dressed like jewels." Each of the three acts features the music of a different composer: Emeralds is set to the music of Gabriel Fauré, Rubies to the music of Igor Stravinsky and Diamonds to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

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Back before movies and television, some of the most popular forms of entertainment were live plays at the theatre, operas, symphony concerts, and ballet.