Company Spotlight
Bolshoi Ballet
The Bolshoi is one of the oldest and most famous ballet companies on earth, founded in 1776 and based at the grand Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. It is known for a big, bold, powerfully theatrical style, the kind of dancing that fills a huge stage and reaches the back row of the balcony.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1776
- Based in
- Moscow, Russia
- Style
- Grand Russian classical
- Home venue
- Bolshoi Theatre
What Bolshoi Ballet is known for
- A grand, powerful theatrical style
- Spartacus and lavish full-length classics
- One of the oldest ballet companies in the world
Notable figures
Over its history, Bolshoi Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Maya Plisetskaya, Galina Ulanova, Yuri Grigorovich.
How to see Bolshoi Ballet
The Bolshoi Ballet performs at the historic Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Bolshoi Ballet?
The Bolshoi Ballet was founded in 1776, making it one of the oldest ballet companies in the world. It is based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
What is the Bolshoi Ballet known for?
It is known for a grand, powerful, highly theatrical style and for lavish full-length productions such as Spartacus.
When was Bolshoi Ballet founded?
Bolshoi Ballet was founded in 1776 and is based in Moscow, Russia.
Where is Bolshoi Ballet based?
Bolshoi Ballet is based in Moscow, Russia, and performs at Bolshoi Theatre.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Bolshoi Ballet?
Notable figures connected with Bolshoi Ballet include Maya Plisetskaya, Galina Ulanova, Yuri Grigorovich.