swap_horiz Boston Ballet Alternatives

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Margot Fonteyn

Margot Fonteyn was a British prima ballerina whose unparalleled artistry and technical mastery cemented her legacy as on...

Inspiration Classical Performance Dance

9.6 Brilliant

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Swan Lake

Swan Lake is a full-length ballet composed primarily by Tchaikovsky, featuring music and choreography largely attributed...

Classical Narrative 19TH Century Full Length

9.5 Brilliant

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Revelations (Ailey)

Mark Morris’s *Revelations* is a ballet deeply rooted in African American vernacular dance traditions. It powerfully exp...

Modern African American American Spiritual

9.5 Brilliant

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Maria Tallchief

As America's first major prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief broke barriers and brought Native American heritage to the for...

Inspiration Performance Dance Prima Ballerina

9.4 Excellent

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Mariinsky Ballet

The Mariinsky Ballet, based in St. Petersburg, Russia, represents the pinnacle of classical Russian ballet. Steeped in t...

Classical Russian Luxury Iconic

9.4 Excellent

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New York City Ballet

The New York City Ballet, founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, is celebrated for its distinctive neoclassi...

Performance Diversity Innovation Contemporary

9.2 Excellent

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The Sleeping Beauty

*The Sleeping Beauty* is a cornerstone of classical ballet choreography primarily attributed to Marius Petipa. This full...

Classical Narrative 19TH Century Full Length

9.2 Excellent

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The Rite of Spring (Bausch)

Martha Graham’s choreography for Stravinsky’s *The Rite of Spring* is a landmark work in modern ballet. The piece, origi...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Stravinsky

9.2 Excellent

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Café Müller

Jiří Kylián’s Café Müller, created in 1997, is a one-act ballet exploring themes of isolation and yearning. The work fea...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Bausch

9.2 Excellent

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L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Mark Morris)

Mark Morris’s *L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato* is a large-scale modern ballet choreographed to music by Handel....

Modern American Large Scale Handel

9.2 Excellent

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The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet, based in London, is a globally recognized institution renowned for its exceptional dancers and diverse...

Classical Performance Innovation Contemporary

9.1 Excellent

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a full-length ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story. It te...

Classical Narrative 19TH Century Full Length

9.1 Excellent

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In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated

In the Middle, Somewhere Elevated is a contemporary ballet exploring themes of isolation and connection through intricat...

Contemporary 20TH Century One Act Forsythe

9.1 Excellent

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Kontakthof

Konkordatballett is a ballet choreographed by Jiří Kylián in 1993. It examines the complex historical tensions between t...

Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length Bausch

9.0 Excellent

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Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)

Matthew Bourne’s *Swan Lake* offers a unique interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet. This contemporary adaptatio...

Russia Contemporary 20TH Century Full Length

9.0 Excellent

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Esplanade (Paul Taylor)

Paul Taylor’s Esplanade is a significant modern ballet exploring human connection through movement. The work utilizes st...

Modern American 20TH Century Bach

9.0 Excellent

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San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco Ballet is renowned for its commitment to contemporary dance and its diverse repertoire. The company active...

Classical Professional Diversity American

8.4 Great

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Scottish Ballet

Scottish Ballet is a vibrant and dynamic company known for its commitment to accessibility and innovation. The company b...

Accessibility Classical Performance Dance

8.2 Great

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Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is a leading American ballet company known for its commitment to contemporary dance and i...

Training Classical Modern Professional

8.1 Great

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Training Program

The Royal Academy of Dance Training Program provides a globally respected pathway for learning classical ballet. It focu...

Training Classical Classical Music Professional

7.8 Good