Company Spotlight
The Royal Ballet
The Royal Ballet is Britain's flagship company, founded by the pioneering Ninette de Valois. Based at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, it built a distinctly British classical style through choreographers like Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan, and it made a global icon of Margot Fonteyn.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1931
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
- Style
- British classical
- Home venue
- Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
What The Royal Ballet is known for
- A defining British classical style
- The choreography of Ashton and MacMillan
- A world-famous home at Covent Garden
Notable figures
Over its history, The Royal Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan, Margot Fonteyn.
How to see The Royal Ballet
The Royal Ballet performs at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, and its productions are often screened live in cinemas worldwide.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded The Royal Ballet?
The Royal Ballet was founded by Ninette de Valois in 1931. It grew into Britain's flagship ballet company and is based at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
Where does The Royal Ballet perform?
Its home is the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, and many performances are broadcast live to cinemas around the world.
When was The Royal Ballet founded?
The Royal Ballet was founded in 1931 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Where is The Royal Ballet based?
The Royal Ballet is based in London, United Kingdom, and performs at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Who are some notable dancers associated with The Royal Ballet?
Notable figures connected with The Royal Ballet include Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan, Margot Fonteyn.