Ballet
Maybe you’re trying to figure out where you’ve seen that soloist before, deciding to subscribe to a company’s season or wondering what it means to have a good attitude. The sources below will help you take a deeper look at ballet. Find histories, dancer bios, and reviews from around the world; get a live experience by buying your ballet tickets online; or get in touch with ballerinas and ballet fans via a dance forum.
Expand All Guide SectionsBallet History and Research
The history of ballet began in 1661, and new ballets are being written, choreographed and performed ... read more »
News and Reviews of Ballet
Quality ballets are performed all over the country and world, and the Internet resources can help ... read more »
Buy Ballet Tickets
Ballet’s an old art, but you can purchase your tickets using modern technology. Make your life easier by researching ballet companies and season schedules online, and then buy your tickets through the company or an online vendor.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Local papers generally list upcoming ballet schedules from touring companies performing in your area as well as those from local groups. Additionally, local arts centers, especially at universities and colleges, often host ballet performances.
Dulcinea's Picks
Ticketmaster
and Telecharge.com sell tickets to all major dance events. If you’re looking for discount or hard-to-get tickets you might have better luck at one of the smaller sites listed below.
For ballet companies and schedules …
VoS: Voice of the Shuttle
, a Web site of the University of California, Santa Barbara, provides a comprehensive alphabetized list of ballet companies. Use the links to check individual sites for performance schedules.
For ticket brokers …
Coast To Coast Tickets
is a small, easy-to-navigate online ticket sales company that offers alphabetized lists of dance shows and companies. Find your show, select your seats and performance, and then follow directions to purchase the tickets using the site’s secure connection.
StubHub
is an eBay company devoted entirely to the resale of tickets to concerts, plays and sporting events. Look for a list of all available performances on the “Dance / Ballet Tickets” page. Or use the search tool on the upper left of the page to find a specific performance.
Ballet Blogs and Forums
With all the hours ballerinas have to spend rehearsing , it’s surprising that any of them ... read more »
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