Ballet and Dance Companies in Asia
Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent, home to over 60% of the world’s population. The continent’s immense size and varied cultures have had a profound impact on the development of dance and ballet around the world.
From the ancient court dances of China and Japan to the graceful Bharatanatyam of India and the energetic folk dances of Korea and Vietnam, the dances of Asia are as varied as the continent itself. Asian dances often incorporate elements of martial arts and acrobatics, and are known for their ornate costumes and colorful choreography.
Ballet, too, has been deeply influenced by Asian dance. The French ballet master Marius Petipa was greatly inspired by the Javanese court dance he saw during a trip to Indonesia in the 19th century, and incorporated many of its elements into his own work. The Russian ballet company the Mariinsky also has a long history of performing Asian-themed ballets, such as «The Nutcracker» and «Swan Lake.»
Today, Asian dancers and choreographers are making their mark on the international ballet scene. Japan’s Yoko Morishita is the first Asian woman to be appointed principal dancer at the Mariinsky, while South Korea’s Seh-Hyun Oh is the current director of the English National Ballet. In the United States, acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has created works for both the American Ballet Theatre and the San Francisco Ballet that draw on his own Russian-Jewish heritage as well as Asian influences.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the influence of Asian dance and ballet will only continue to grow.
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The Best Dance Companies in Asia
Here you can find information about some of the best dance institutions in this continent. You can also take a look at the dance auditions in Asia.
Aditi Mangaldas dance company at New Del
N-75/4/2 Sainik Farms (South, Main, Lane W-17, South Sainik Farm, New Delhi, Delhi 110062, India
Asami Maki Ballet dance company at Tokyo
Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 6 Chome−27−13 草刈ビル
Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts dan
377/22, 6th Cross Rd, Vinayaka Nagar, NGO Colony, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India
Ballet Philippines dance company at Pasa
CCP Complex, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines
Bangkok City Ballet dance company at Ban
3rd F. Jasmine City Building, Sukhumvit Rd., Soi 23, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 10110, Th
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre dance company a
No. 36, Lane 6, Section 1, Zhongzheng Rd, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 251
Hong Kong Ballet dance company at Wong C
17A, Casey Aberdeen House, 38 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Imperial Fernando Ballet Co. dance compa
Tagore International School, C Block, Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110057, India
Jinxing Dance Theatre dance company at S
128 Weihai Rd, People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200041
K-ballet dance company at Tokyo
Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisu, 4 Chome−17−17-3 カゲオカビルB1F
Matsuyama Ballet dance company at Tokyo
3 Chome-10-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Philippine Ballet Theater dance company
PBT Studio, Meralco Theatre Backstage Meralco Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, 1600 Metro Manil
Raw Moves dance company at Singapore
Goodman Arts Centre 90 Goodman Road Block B, #01-08, Singapore 439053
Tokyo Ballet dance company at Tokyo
Japan, 〒153-0063 Tokyo, Meguro City, Meguro, 4 Chome−26−4 日本舞台芸術振興会
Wen Wei Dance dance company at Kuala Lum
No. 66, Jalan Hujan Emas 9, Taman Overseas Union, Kuala Lumpur, 58200, Wilayah Persekutuan, 58200 Ku