For the ultimate ballet spectacle, Booking.com suggests you visit one of the following destinations.
- The Vienna State Opera.
- The Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
- The grand interior of the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg.
- The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
- The Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris.
Where is ballet usually practiced?
Ballet (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.
How ballet is performed?
Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical – performed on a stage to an audience utilizing costumes, scenic design and lighting. It can tell a story or express a thought, concept or emotion. Ballet dance can be magical, exciting, provoking or disturbing.