List Rules Vote up the absolute best Russian ballets
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? Some of the most famous ballets 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.
1
63 10
Swan LakePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
2
52 8
The NutcrackerPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
3
38 10
GiselleAdolphe Adam
4
35 8
The Sleeping BeautyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
5
24 4
The FirebirdIgor Stravinsky
6
21 4
La BayadereLudwig Minkus
7
30 12
Romeo and JulietSergei Prokofiev
8
21 6
CoppeliaLeo Delibes
9
14 3
ApolloIgor Stravinsky
10
14 3
Les SylphidesMichel Fokine
11
14 4
CinderellaSergei Prokofiev
12
12 3
PaquitaJoseph Mazilier, Paul Foucher, Edouard Deldevez
YvonBarker added The Tale of the Stone FlowerSergei Prokofiev - The Tale of the Stone Flower, Op. 118 (Russian: Сказ о каменном цветке), is Sergei Prokofiev's eighth and last ballet, written between 1948 and 1953. It is based on the Russian Ural folk tale of the same ...
