Royal Danish Ballet May 27, 2011

As the keeper of the great Bournonville tradition, and with an esteemed history dating back to 1748, few companies can rival the importance of the Royal Danish Ballet in the world of ballet. New artistic director Nicolaj Hubbe (formerly a star of New York City Ballet) has kept a focused eye on the company's revered past even as he takes a fresh approach to the classics and looks boldly to the future.