Ballet and Dance Companies in Estonia
Find out everything about dance in Estonia, from information on some of the best Estonian companies to dance auditions in Estonia.
“We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.”
Japanese Proverb
Estonia & Dance
Estonia has a long and rich tradition in ballet, dating back to the early 20th century. Some of the most famous Estonian ballet dancers and choreographers have come from this small Baltic country.
Today, Estonia is home to a number of world-renowned ballet companies, including the Estonian National Ballet and the Tallinn City Ballet. These companies regularly tour internationally, and their productions are highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.
In recent years, Estonia has also become a popular destination for international ballet competitions, such as the prestigious International Baltic Ballet Competition. This competition attracts some of the world’s top young ballet dancers, and has helped to put Estonia on the map as a major player in the world of ballet.
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Did you know that…?
Estonia is a small country on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. The country has a rich folk dance tradition. Estonian folk dance has been influenced by the dances of the neighbouring countries, such as Finland, Sweden, Latvia, and Russia.
The best-known Estonian folk dance is the rahvatants («people’s dance»), which is a group dance for couples. The rahvatants is usually danced to upbeat music, and the dancers often wear traditional costumes.
Estonian folk dances are often performed at folk dance festivals, which are held throughout the country. The largest folk dance festival in Estonia is the Jõulutantsupidu («Christmas Dance Festival»), which takes place in Tallinn, the capital city, every December.
