Official site on the Russian dancer (1884-1951) with biography, photographs and chronology of his career.

Information on hundreds of dances in ABT's repertoire, including dates of premieres, and who danced the lead roles; accessible by choreographer, composer, and name of ballet.

A collection of articles about ballet history and classical ballet technique.

An introduction to the modern master who created the world-renowned New York City Ballet, at the ballet company's website.

A timeline from BalletMet which is really three timelines; places ballet developments in both a cultural and political context from 1453 through 1983.

Pamela Moberg presents her personal view of the history with articles, and book reviews.

An annotated bibliography of dance-related materials held in institutions in Sydney, Australia.

A costume exhibition from the Russian ballet, Ballet Russe: history, photographs, drawings and designs by artists and designers.

This site for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts describes the library's collections; some resources are online.

An introduction to the Paris Opera Ballet, the institution where ballet was born; maintained by a fan, Estelle Souche, it provides links to history and some recent POB data.

Its history, outstanding choreographers, ballet teachers, ballet dancers, musicians, ballet education. Includes photographs.

Exposition essay by Jenny Gorman and Chris Sippel

A directory devoted to reasearching antique and vintage pointe shoes.

Calendar of historical events compiled and edited by Richard Finkelstein