Ballet – Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

A color photograph of the dance of the sugar plum faries, as seen from the audience. The tweleve female dances on stage all wear pale blue leotards and tutus and are on point, with one arm extending over their heads as they dance in a line

Philadelphia has a rich ballet history that spans centuries. Although initially not hospitable to dance, the city developed into an attractive destination for international ballet dancers and teachers and eventually produced the first genuine ballerinas born in the United States, the first thoroughly American ballet troupe, and one of the most prominent of the regional … Continue reading Ballet