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Russian School Of Ballet Opening
On this day, the school opened in St. Petersberg Russia -
Birth of Marie Taglioni
Marie Taglioni was born -
Birth of Carlotta Grisi
Carlotta Grisi was born. -
La Sylphide premiere
La Sylphide premiered with Marie Taglioni as the lead role. -
Marie Taglioni retired
After just 2 years after the premiere of La Sylphide of ballet, Marie Taglioni retired. -
Death of Marie Taglioni
Many years after her dancing days, Marie Taglioni passes away. -
Death of Carlotta Grisi
At the age of 80, Carlotta Grisi passes away. -
Les Sylphides premiere
Les Sylphides by Michel Fokine is first performed -
Ballet Russe in Paris
Serge Diaghilev brings his company to Paris and they tour Europe for the next 20 years. -
Pertrouchka premiere
Pertrouchka by Michel Fokine is seen by an audience for the very fist time. -
Ballet Russe renamed
Ballet Russe became known as Diaghilev's Ballet Russe as it was renamed for the very first time. -
Les Apres-midi-d'un faune premiere
Les Apres-,midi-d'un faune by Vaslav Nijinsky hits the stage for the first time. -
La Sacre du Printemps premiere
Just one year after Nijinsky's last hit, la Sacre du Printemps is premiered -
Serge Diaghilev's death
Serge Diaghilev passes away leaving his company without work after only 20 years. -
George Balanchine emigration
George Balanchine emigrated into America from Russia after a history with the Ballet Russe -
Ballet Russe performed for 3 million people
Ballet Russe had its most popular performance which greatly helped the company. -
Serenade premiere
Serenade by George Balanchine is premiered and is still a very popular ballet today. -
Sol Hurock cuts ties
Sol Hurock cuts ties with Original Ballet Russe because Wasily de Basil was too difficult to work with. -
The Four Temperaments pemiere
The Four Temperaments by George Balanchine hits the stage for the first time. -
Original Ballet Russe's final curtain call
After many struggles and successes the Original Ballet Russes is finally over. -
Agon premiere
Agon by George Balanchine is seen by and audience for the first time. -
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ABT and NYCB tour
ABT and NYCB tour America not long after they both opened in New York. -
Ballet Russe comes together
The Ballet Russe company comes together just four months before their first premiere -
Massine's prime time
Leonide Massine was considered the greatest choreographer in the world.
