Barcelona Ballet
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| Name | Barcelona Ballet |
| Previous names | Corella Ballet |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra |
| Associated schools | Barcelona Ballet Summer Intensive |
| Formation | Principal First Soloist Soloist Corps de Ballet Apprentice |
The Barcelona Ballet was a
History
In April 2008, Corella established the first classical ballet company in Spain in 20 years: Corella Ballet, Castilla y Leon. In February 2012, it moved to Barcelona and became the Barcelona Ballet.
The company had its world premiere in
Barcelona Ballet has since gone on to expand its repertoire and gain a great following across both Spain and the rest of the world. They were a touring company performing in many theatres across Spain, including
Barcelona Ballet returned to New York City Center in April 2012 with a world premiere of Pálpito by Spanish choreographers Rojas y Rodriguez, and music by Hector Gonzalez Sanchez, as well as visiting Purchase NY, Detroit, Houston.
Repertoire
full length
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triple bill and pas de deux
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Dancers
The company currently consists of dancers chosen from over a thousand applicants coming from many countries: Spain, Cuba, France, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom
Principal dancers
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