The famous Ballets Russes took Europe and the U.S. by storm during the early 20th century. It was the brainchild of one man, Sergei Diaghilev, who surprisingly wasn't a talented artist ...

Ballets also use costumes and scenery for the stage. The music accompanies the movements of the dance. One of the most famous ballets is called The Nutcracker composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Swan Lake is one of the most famous ballets in the classical repertoire, and a must-see for any dance aficionado, with music composed by Tchaikovsky. The Moscow Royal Ballet company, founded in ...