Whether you're choreographing a contemporary piece or a timeless classical variation, music is the soul of ballet. Here’s a curated list of iconic and fresh tracks that inspire movement, emotion, and technical brilliance.
Classical Masterpieces
"Swan Lake Suite" (Op. 20)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The epitome of ballet music—ideal for pointe work and dramatic storytelling. The "White Swan" variation remains a technical showcase.
"Giselle (Act II)"
Adolphe Adam
Hauntingly beautiful, perfect for ethereal adagios and ghostly corps de ballet sequences.
"The Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Fairy"
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A jewel of precision and lightness, ideal for petite allegro and delicate footwork.
Modern & Contemporary Gems
"Experience"
Ludovico Einaudi
A minimalist piano piece that builds into a crescendo—perfect for emotional solos or partnering work.
"Runaway" (Orchestral Cover)
Aurora (arr. by Hauser)
A cinematic reinterpretation of the pop hit, blending lyrical flow with modern ballet’s raw expressiveness.
"Spiegel im Spiegel"
Arvo Pärt
A meditative minimalist composition for slow, weighted movement and introspective choreography.
Genre-Blending Favorites
For choreographers pushing boundaries, these tracks merge classical elegance with contemporary edge:
"Breathe Me" (Orchestral Version)
Sia (arr. by Max Richter)
A heartbreaking strings arrangement that elevates narrative ballet into modern catharsis.
"Clair de Lune" (Reimagined)
Claude Debussy (remixed by Ishmael)
Electronic textures layered over Debussy’s classic—ideal for fusion choreography.
