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Major Ballet Companies of the World - XML

The world's major ballet companies are premier dance troupes with long histories and traditions, featuring extensive repertoires ranging from classical ballet to contemporary works. These include representative companies such as The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, and Paris Opera Ballet. These organizations lead the global ballet world through exceptional dancer training and artistic innovation.

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    <code>01</code>
    <slug>royal-ballet</slug>
    <name>The Royal Ballet</name>
    <description>One of the world&apos;s premier ballet companies based in London, UK.</description>
    <city>London</city>
    <country>United Kingdom</country>
    <dancerCount>100</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1931</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Royal Opera House, Covent Garden</homeTheatre>
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    <code>02</code>
    <slug>bolshoi-ballet</slug>
    <name>Bolshoi Ballet</name>
    <description>One of the world&apos;s largest ballet companies based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia.</description>
    <city>Moscow</city>
    <country>Russia</country>
    <dancerCount>220</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1776</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Bolshoi Theatre</homeTheatre>
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  <item>
    <code>03</code>
    <slug>mariinsky-ballet</slug>
    <name>Mariinsky Ballet</name>
    <description>Russia&apos;s representative ballet company based at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.</description>
    <city>St. Petersburg</city>
    <country>Russia</country>
    <dancerCount>200</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1740</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Mariinsky Theatre</homeTheatre>
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  <item>
    <code>04</code>
    <slug>paris-opera-ballet</slug>
    <name>Paris Opera Ballet</name>
    <description>The world&apos;s oldest national ballet company based in Paris, France.</description>
    <city>Paris</city>
    <country>France</country>
    <dancerCount>150</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1661</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Palais Garnier, Opéra Bastille</homeTheatre>
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  <item>
    <code>05</code>
    <slug>american-ballet-theatre</slug>
    <name>American Ballet Theatre</name>
    <description>America&apos;s representative ballet company based in New York.</description>
    <city>New York</city>
    <country>United States</country>
    <dancerCount>90</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1940</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Metropolitan Opera House</homeTheatre>
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    <code>06</code>
    <slug>dutch-national-ballet</slug>
    <name>Dutch National Ballet</name>
    <description>The national ballet company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.</description>
    <city>Amsterdam</city>
    <country>Netherlands</country>
    <dancerCount>80</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1961</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Dutch National Opera</homeTheatre>
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  <item>
    <code>07</code>
    <slug>la-scala-ballet</slug>
    <name>La Scala Theatre Ballet</name>
    <description>One of the world&apos;s oldest ballet companies based at La Scala in Milan, Italy.</description>
    <city>Milan</city>
    <country>Italy</country>
    <dancerCount>90</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1778</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Teatro alla Scala</homeTheatre>
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  <item>
    <code>08</code>
    <slug>national-ballet-of-canada</slug>
    <name>National Ballet of Canada</name>
    <description>Canada&apos;s largest ballet company based in Toronto.</description>
    <city>Toronto</city>
    <country>Canada</country>
    <dancerCount>75</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1951</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Four Seasons Centre</homeTheatre>
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    <code>09</code>
    <slug>australian-ballet</slug>
    <name>The Australian Ballet</name>
    <description>Australia&apos;s representative ballet company based in Melbourne.</description>
    <city>Melbourne</city>
    <country>Australia</country>
    <dancerCount>75</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1962</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Arts Centre Melbourne</homeTheatre>
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  <item>
    <code>10</code>
    <slug>cuba-national-ballet</slug>
    <name>National Ballet of Cuba</name>
    <description>One of the world&apos;s most prestigious ballet companies based in Havana, Cuba.</description>
    <city>Havana</city>
    <country>Cuba</country>
    <dancerCount>80</dancerCount>
    <foundedYear>1948</foundedYear>
    <homeTheatre>Gran Teatro de La Habana</homeTheatre>
  </item>
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