Royal Swedish Ballet
in Stockholm, Sweden
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The Royal Swedish Ballet is one of the oldest ballet companies in Europe. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, King Gustav III founded the ballet in 1773 as a part of his national cultural project in response to the French and Italian dominance in this field; he also founded the Royal Swedish Opera and the Royal Dramatic Theatre. All of these were initially located in the old theatre of Bollhuset. The troupe was founded with the opening of the Royal Swedish Opera, which has served as its home since that time.
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Founded by King Gustav III in 1773 as a national cultural institution, the Royal Swedish Ballet emerged as one of Europe's oldest ballet companies, designed to counter French and Italian artistic dominance. Over more than two and a half centuries, it evolved from a court ensemble into a major international organization, balancing classical repertoire preservation with contemporary choreographic innovation. Today it stands as Sweden's premier ballet company and a vital force in European dance, known for its distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic and commitment to developing both classical technique and modern expression.
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Founded as a royal institution by King Gustav III (1773)
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