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Ballet

Throughout the world there are many different styles of ballet.  American Ballet tends to be vigorous and fast-paced.  Russian Ballet can be very powerful and flamboyant and French Ballet is usually chic and ornate.

Scottish Ballet company in 'The Four Temperaments'; Photo: Catherine Ashmore

Ballet is forever evolving and becomes more and more enriched as a result of the different influences dancers embrace while gathering experience from around the world.  Visit the Scottish Ballet website for more detailed information. 

For details of beginners or more advanced classes in this, or any, dance style, please contact your local dance centre: 

Edinburgh

Dance Base

0131 225 5525

Glasgow Dance House 0141 334 0716
Dundee The Space 01382 834800
Aberdeen citymoves 01224 523705

See also
* Scottish Ballet
* Birmingham Royal Ballet
* English National Ballet
* Northern Ballet
* Dance School of Scotland
 
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