A ballet enthusiast not only knows the terms used in the act but also the companies that are prominent in the field.
Royal Ballet
This company used to be named the Sadler's Wells Ballet. Ninette de Valois founded this in 1931 who also taught at the school she created for this company. In 1946, it was relocated to Covent Garden. The company is now based at the Royal Opera House and is the premiere ballet company in U.K.
Famous ballet dancers from this camp include Alicia Markova, Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev and Antoinette Sibley.
Bolshoi Ballet
Located at Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the Bolshoi Ballet is a Russian company that was founded in 1776. Known for its repertory of both classics and modern works, this company is famous for its grand scale productions and such dramatic techniques that their dancers pour their hearts out on their every performance.
This ballet company was founded by Michael Maddox and Prince Urusov. Its first dancers were taken from the Moscow Orphanage and the first classes were held in 1773. It stands out on it heydays because it sticks with modern theme and such earthly style.
In 1877, this company becomes popular for staging ballet acts such as Petipas Don Quixote and Swan Lake.
Kirov Ballet
Another famous Russian ballet company, this was founded in 1738. Based in St. Petersburg, this was first known as the Imperial Ballet. It only became the Kirov Ballet in 1935, the same time after the time when a prominent leader of a Communist Party was assassinated.
The famous dancers that were graduates of this company are acclaimed names such as Anna Pavlova, Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov.
In the 19th century, the company held its prominence for its French and Italian mentors, choreographers and dancers. In 1860, under its director at the time, Marius Petipa, it was located on its location until the present time, at the Maryinsky Theatre.
Memorable performances done by the company are as follows: The Sleeping Beauty in 1890, Raymonda in 1898, La Bayadere in 1887 and Swan Lake in 1895.
This company's reputation was further enhanced in 1961 when it toured New York and Paris, London. Until in the 1990s, this ballet company has gone on tours in the cultural centers of the West.
These are just some names that are popular in the field of ballet. Those who are fond of this art should be thankful for these companies and the likes for putting forth the goal and aim to promote ballet and for this type of dance to grow and gain such prominence and acceptance from people.
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