Ballet originated in Italy in the 15th century.

The Ballet Comique de la Reine was first performed in 1581 in Paris, France.

Jean-Georges Noverre is considered to be the father of modern ballet because of his reforms to the art form in the 18th century.

The Bolshoi Ballet is considered to be the most famous ballet company in the world.

Anna Pavlova is considered to be the most famous ballet dancer of all time.

Marius Petipa is considered to be the most famous ballet choreographer of all time.

Swan Lake is considered to be the most famous ballet score of all time.

The Bolshoi Theatre is considered to be the most famous ballet theater in the world.

The Moscow International Ballet Festival is considered to be the most famous ballet festival in the world.

The Prix de Lausanne is considered to be the most famous ballet competition in the world.

The Vaganova Ballet Academy is considered to be the most famous ballet school in the world.

The State Museum of Theatre and Music in St. Petersburg is considered to be the most famous ballet museum in the world.

The Ballet Russe de Diaghilev is considered to be the most famous ballet book of all time.

The Red Shoes is considered to be the most famous ballet film of all time.

Dancing in the Dust is considered to be the most famous ballet documentary of all time.