Whether you're pirouetting in the studio or dreaming of the stage, the right music is essential. This curated ballet playlist blends timeless classics with contemporary treasures—perfect for class, rehearsal, or pure inspiration.
Timeless Classics
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite
The haunting "White Swan" adagio or the fiery "Black Swan" pas de deux—essential for emotional depth.
Delibes: Coppélia (Act I Waltz)
Playful and light, ideal for petit allegro or character work.
Saint-Saëns: The Dying Swan
A solo cello masterpiece for lyrical movement and expression.
Modern Masterpieces
Max Richter: On the Nature of Daylight
Minimalist and achingly beautiful—perfect for contemporary choreography.
Ólafur Arnalds: Near Light
Ethereal piano and strings for fluid adagio or improvisation.
Nils Frahm: Says
Pulsing electronic textures to energize avant-garde barre work.
Unexpected Gems
Hildur Guðnadóttir: Bathroom Dance (from Joker)
Dark, cello-driven tension for dramatic modern pieces.
Aphex Twin: Avril 14th
A delicate piano interlude that surprises in its simplicity.
Kiasmos: Looped
Melodic techno for dynamic center work with a pulse.
Pro tip: Stream this playlist on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music, and tweak the order to match your routine—slow builds for warmups, crescendos for grand allegro. What’s on your must-have list? Drop a comment below!
