Artsmarts
Ballets Russes as a driving force of a new aesthetic of the 20th century
The Ballets Russes (the Russian Ballet), an independent dance company, active between 1909 and 1929, was founded by the flamboyant Russian-born impresario Serge Diaghilev (1872–1929). By integrating contemporary music, new approaches to dance and choreography, modern stage and costume design, and publicity he encouraged the artistic experimentation and collaboration of composers, choreographers…