Knowra Sergei Diaghilev Sergei Diaghilev Sergei Diaghilev was a Russian art critic and impresario who founded the Ballets Russes, bringing choreographers, composers, and visual artists together to reshape ballet.
Michel Fokine : A Russian choreographer who sought to unite dance, music, and design in expressive ballets. His choreography established the Ballets Russes’ early artistic identity.
The Firebird : A 1910 ballet by Michel Fokine with music by Igor Stravinsky, based on Russian folktales. Its Paris success established the Ballets Russes as a major cultural force.
Ballets Russes : A touring ballet company founded by Sergei Diaghilev that operated from 1909 to 1929. It was the institution through which Diaghilev organized his artistic collaborations.
Neoclassical ballet : A ballet style that combines classical technique with modern movement, music, and design. The Ballets Russes helped establish this direction through late works such as Apollo.
Mir iskusstva : A Russian art movement and journal founded in Saint Petersburg in the late nineteenth century. Diaghilev helped lead this circle before turning to international theatrical production.
Vaslav Nijinsky : A Russian ballet dancer and choreographer renowned for his performances and groundbreaking works. Diaghilev’s partner and star, he created ballets that provoked audiences and critics.
Petrushka : A ballet by Michel Fokine with music by Igor Stravinsky, premiered in Paris in 1911. Its music, choreography, and design exemplify Diaghilev’s collaborative approach.
World's Fair : A large international exhibition where nations present achievements in industry, science, and culture. Diaghilev first brought his Russian opera and ballet productions to Paris in 1909.
Cubism : An art movement that represented subjects through fragmented forms and multiple viewpoints. Picasso’s Ballets Russes designs carried Cubist ideas onto the stage.
Alexander Benois : A Russian artist, art critic, and stage designer associated with Mir iskusstva and the Ballets Russes. His artistic partnership with Diaghilev shaped the company’s early productions.
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