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Serge Diaghilev Dies
Serge Diaghilev dies leaving the Ballet Russe without work. -
Formation of the Ballet Russes De Monte Carlo
In 1931, Blum and De Basil created the Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo. -
The Baby Ballerinas
The Baby Ballerinas were 3 young dancers of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. The girls were individually selected by George Balanchine, and named the "Baby Ballerinas". -
De Blum Drops Balanchine
In 1933, without consulting Blum, De Basil dropped Balanchine after one year. -
Blum Leaves The Company
De Basil and Blum's partnership ended in 1934. De Basil renamed his company Ballets Russes de Colonel W. De Basil. -
Sul Hurok Becomes Manager
Sol Hurok, becomes manager of de Basil's company in 1934 -
The Company Splits
The company splits
In 1937, Massine left to join Blum to form their own company, recruiting several dancers from their previous group. -
Michel Fokine's Petrouchka,
In 1937 Michel Folkine's Petrouchka debuted in Sydney -
Ballet Wars in London
In 1938, both the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the Original Ballet Russe performed in London within blocks of each other. -
The Original Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
In 1939, De Basil gave the company its final name, The Original Ballet Russe. -
Massine Leaves
Massine left the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1943. -
The Disbandment of the Original Ballet Russe
In 1947, the Original Ballet Russe gave its last season in London before disbanding
