Welcome to Ballet.Directory
Whether you’re a young dancer just starting out, a parent seeking advice, a professional pursuing a career on stage, or simply a lifelong ballet fan, you’re in the right place. Ballet.Directory is your growing online hub for all things ballet: from getting started and finding the right training, to audition tips, career pathways and behind-the-scenes stories.
Starting Ballet
Guidance for dancers starting their journey
Training and Technique
Career advice for aspiring professionals
Behind The Curtain
Stories from the world of ballet, past and present
Professional Career
Tips for developing and managing your career
Icons Of Ballet
Legends of the ballet world past and present
Alternative Careers
Choreographers, costume designers and more
For Ballet Fans
Includes event listings, ticket links and fun trivia
Ballet Stories
Ballet story summaries and their origins
Browse Our Directory
Whether you’re looking for classes, costumes or practise studios, this growing resource is a great way to find everything you need for your ballet career, or for fans to find out about online or local ballet performances.
Latest Posts
We have a selection of articles here in different categories to help everyone from beginners to professionals, plus fun posts for ballet fans wanting to know more about the art form that we all love.
10 Famous Contemporary Ballets
Ballet has always been a beautiful balance between tradition and evolution—and in recent decades, it’s been doing pirouettes into bold new territory! Welcome to our celebration of 10 Famous Contemporary Ballets, where classical technique meets the modern world in a...
10 Famous Ballets From The Romantic Era
Step back in time to an era of moonlit forests, fluttering sylphs and hauntingly beautiful music - welcome to the enchanting world of Romantic ballet! In this list of 10 Famous Ballets From The Romantic Era, we’re pirouetting through one of the most magical chapters...
10 Notable Ballet Composers And Their Most Famous Works
Ballet has always been a fusion of movement and music, with composers playing a crucial role in bringing stories to life through their melodies. From the sweeping, romantic scores of Tchaikovsky to the bold and modern compositions of Stravinsky, music has played a...