Les Ballets Russes

Les Ballets Russes was a groundbreaking ballet company founded in 1909 by Russian impresario Sergei Diaghilev. Based in Paris, it was renowned for its innovative collaborations between talented choreographers, artists, composers, and dancers, blending Russian traditions with modernist ideas. The company revolutionized ballet with its bold visuals, experimental music, and fresh choreography, influencing the development of 20th-century dance and art. Although short-lived—ending in 1929—Les Ballets Russes left a lasting legacy, elevating ballet to a major form of artistic expression and inspiring future generations of artists worldwide.