Company Spotlight
Mikhailovsky Ballet
Mikhailovsky Ballet is a historic Saint Petersburg company performing at the Mikhailovsky Theatre, one of the city's grand old stages. It is often seen as the other major St Petersburg company alongside the Mariinsky, with a strong grounding in the Russian classical tradition.
Fast facts
- Founded
- Based in
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Style
- Classical
- Home venue
- Mikhailovsky Theatre
What Mikhailovsky Ballet is known for
- Historic Saint Petersburg company
- Home at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
- Russian classical repertory
- Full-length story ballets
Notable figures
Over its history, Mikhailovsky Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including .
How to see Mikhailovsky Ballet
See them at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in central Saint Petersburg, where they perform the classic full-length Russian repertory.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Mikhailovsky Ballet perform include Swan Lake, Giselle, La Bayadère, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Mikhailovsky Ballet perform?
At the Mikhailovsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
How does Mikhailovsky Ballet compare to the Mariinsky?
It is often considered the other major Saint Petersburg company alongside the Mariinsky, rooted in the Russian classical tradition.
When was Mikhailovsky Ballet founded?
Mikhailovsky Ballet was founded in and is based in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Where is Mikhailovsky Ballet based?
Mikhailovsky Ballet is based in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and performs at Mikhailovsky Theatre.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Mikhailovsky Ballet?
Notable figures connected with Mikhailovsky Ballet include .