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!