Mariinsky Ballet ( The Kirov Ballet )

Mariinsky Ballet was founded in 1740 after the Russian Dance School founded in 1738. Imperial Ballet School today Vaganova Ballet Academy was founded and directed by French ballet master Jean-Baptiste Landè as a foundation for Imperial Russian Ballet today Mariinsky Ballet. In the late 18th and early 19th century Imperial Russian Ballet was one of the most important ballet establishments worldwide employing some of the most influential and famous names in ballet history including Charles Didelot, Marie Taglioni, Christian Johansson, Enrico Cecchetti, Jules Perrot, Fanny Cerrito and Carlotta Grisi. In late 17th and early 18th century Marius Petipa had influenced ballet in Russia creating full-length ballets known till today. After the revolution the company and school were closed. The company was reestablished later as Soviet Ballet later Kirov Ballet(name still used today while the company is touring abroad).After the fall of communism both opera and ballet got their name from Mariinsky theatre where they are based. Today
The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the leading dance establishments worldwide. Employing over 200 dancers 20 reserve.
Performing internationally not just full-length classical ballets. Their repertory includes works from some of the leading choreographers of today.