A sparkling spectacle ✨ First performed by the New York City Ballet in 1967, Jewels is one of George Balanchine's greatest pieces of choreography – and today marks its 56th anniversary! Experience the evolution of ballet through three contrasting acts, each set to music by different composers and represented by a precious jewel: emerald, ruby or diamond. A pure celebration of dance, this masterpiece has become a treasured gem performed by companies worldwide. 🎥 Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae perform the pas de deux from the 'Rubies' movement. #Ballet #TheRoyalBallet #GeorgeBalanchine #Choreography

Some very special birds' nests 🦢 Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake had its world premiere nearly 150 years ago in March 1877. We went behind the scenes into the wigs and make up department to learn about some very special birds nests for Swan Lake... Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage this week, opening on Wednesday 6 March. 🎫 Last few tickets remaining - book via the link in our bio. #Ballet #SwanLake #Tchaikovsky #Dance #BalletDancer #BTS #BehindTheScenes #Wigs

The making of Carmen 👗 Ahead of the opening of Damiano Michieletto's searing new production of Carmen this week, we went behind the scenes to get a closer look at Carmen's costumes 🧵 Book your tickets to see Bizet's ever-popular opera on our Main Stage from Friday 5 April. #Carmen #Opera #TheRoyalOpera #RoyalOperaHouse #Bizet #Costume #BehindTheScenes

Magic and misadventure abound ✨ The Dream – Frederick Ashton’s reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream – premiered on this day in 1964. 🎫 See The Dream on our Main stage from 7 June – book your tickets via the link in our bio. #Ballet #Shakespeare #Choreography #RoyalOperaHouse

Once a failure, now a fan-favourite 🩰 Did you know when Swan Lake first opened in 1877, it was deemed a disaster? Discover more about the secrets and stories of this timeless ballet on our Swan Lake-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea. Book your tickets via the link in our bio today. #SwanLake #Ballet #BalletDancer #TheRoyalBallet #RoyalOperaHouse https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/ballet-tea-and-tour-details