Ballet Discussion Forums

Links

Read links to reviews and articles about ballet. Most links expire within 14 days.

Ballet News & Issues

1. Ballet Obituaries,
2. Press Releases and Season Announcements

For discussing official news: e.g., a new Artistic Director has been named, etc. and to expand on topics raised in Links

Heads up!

1. Tickets and Ticket Offers

To announce ballet-related events, such as TV and radio broadcasts. tours, guest appearances, book signings, master classes, tours, new websites and updates.

Recent Ballet Performances

Review live ballet performances you've seen here!

Dancers

1. Dancer Websites, Blogs, Twitters

Talk about your favorite (or not) dancers here.

Discovering the Art

New to ballet? Have questions or issues you'd like to bring up? THIS is the place to post your question!

Aesthetic Issues

Choreography, provocative opinions, other artistic matters.

Ballets and Choreographers

1. La Bayadere -- in detail,
2. Cinderella video -- Royal Ballet 1969,
3. Cinderella (General),
4. Coppelia,
5. Le Corsaire,
6. Giselle,
7. Nutcracker,
8. Raymonda,
9. Sleeping Beauty,
10. Swan Lake,
11. Ashton Centennial,
12. Balanchine Centennial

For discussion of ballets and ballet choreographers, past and present.

Ballet History and Music

Ask questions, share information, discuss scores.

Links to rg's Photos!

Rare historical photos and postcards, promotional photos, posters, and programs, and other photos of interest to all balletomanes.

Ballet Videos, Films, Broadcast Performances, Photos, and Interviews

NO TAPE TRADING

Writings on Ballet

Discuss books, magazines, commentary, and blogs by authors and critics.

Everything Else Ballet

1. Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Funding Projects

For miscellaneous topics from the audience point of view. If you don't know where to post a topic, post it here, and if there's a better spot, we'll move it for you.

Beyond Ashton and Balanchine: Ballet in the 20th Century

1. 1. A Sense of Place,
2. 2. Choreographers,
3. 3. In the room with. . .,
4. 4. Companies,
5. 5. Tying it all together,
6. 6. Further Discussion and Resources

A Ballet Talk Special Discussion

Ballets Russes Celebrations

Presentations, film, discussions, and exhibits surrounding the Ballets Russes.