Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo

Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo was a prominent ballet company founded in 1938, evolving from the original Ballets Russes established in 1909 by Sergei Diaghilev. It became renowned for its innovative choreography, striking costumes, and collaborations with leading artists, blending classical ballet with modern influences. The company played a significant role in shaping 20th-century dance, showcasing premieres of influential works and nurturing prominent dancers and choreographers. Based mainly in Monte Carlo, it brought a fresh, avant-garde spirit to ballet, making it more artistic and contemporary while maintaining technical excellence.