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    Ten Ballet Companies You Should Be Following On Instagram

    Whether you're a ballet fan or not, these Instagram accounts by leading companies from around the world are sure to bring some beauty to your feed (well, maybe minus the blistered feet pics).

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    1. San Francisco Ballet

    Via Instagram: @sfballet
    Via Instagram: @sfballet

    The oldest ballet company in the US is churning out innovative photo layouts to utilize Instagram's grid view, with spectacular photography and a consistent aesthetic that complements their highly professional work.

    Their best asset: Playing around with the grid view is really working for them, allowing followers a detailed look at the dancers while keeping their feed at a professional, classic standard.

    Via Instagram: @sfballet

    I mean, just look at it.

    2. Boston Ballet

    Via Instagram: @bostonballet
    Via Instagram: @bostonballet

    On the opposite coast, Boston Ballet is keeping their feed fresh with some of the most innovative posting on the list. Expect to see their dancers on stage, backstage, and even on holiday, with plenty of glimpses into how they interact with their Boston community.

    Their best asset: Using apps like Boomerang to depict their dancers' perfect technique in quick loops.

    3. Alonzo King LINES Ballet

    Via Instagram: @linesballet
    Via Instagram: @linesballet

    Also in San Francisco, this contemporary ballet company balances its feed out with the many different aspects of the company, from performances, to community outreach, to training programs. It would be easy to start looking messy, but the LINES ethos consistently shines through each picture.

    Their best asset: Creating a sense of place in their posts gives this touring company a unique edge. From supporting their local pro basketball team with jerseys in ballet class, to getting a Snapchat geotag for their studios, you'll never wonder where this company is from.

    4. English National Ballet

    Via Instagram: @englishnationalballet
    Via Instagram: @englishnationalballet

    Across the pond, one of the leading ballet companies in England uses their Instagram to share rehearsal photos and videos, beautiful captures of the final product, and intimate and often silly glimpses into life in the company.

    Their best asset: The company has performed everywhere from the Paris Opera House to Glastonbury, so the variety of their posts mirrors their diverse repertoire. It's never just pretty dance photos for this company, as their consistent videos, quotes, and reposts depict their less polished side as well.

    5. Balletboyz

    Via Instagram: @balletboyz
    Via Instagram: @balletboyz

    If you're looking for some men in your life, look no further than this English company's feed. With a dark and, well, masculine aesthetic, the striking photos and videos of the all-male company in rehearsals and performances ooze power and strength. There's something so gripping in watching men dance together, and the feed captures this with beautiful media.

    Their best asset: Sticking to a specific color scheme/filters, coupled with their professional photos, make the company's brand leap from their feed. (no pun intended)

    6. Miami City Ballet

    Via Instagram: @miamicityballet
    Via Instagram: @miamicityballet

    Miami City Ballet's feed is consistently bright and cheerful, probably because they get more sun than the rest of us. They spend equal amounts of posts on promoting shows, snapping pics from rehearsals, and sharing more personal things about their company members, from weddings to their furry companions.

    Their best asset: Placing their logo on photos is a great way to ensure the company is not anonymous in any reposts or shares.

    7. American Ballet Theatre

    Via Instagram: @abtofficial
    Via Instagram: @abtofficial

    Like Miami City Ballet, this company has mastered the art of balancing personal with professional. As the dancers run the account, posts are often down to earth glimpses of life in the company, from silly faces backstage to dance-oriented gym sessions.

    Their best asset: Handing the reigns to the dancers creates a space for audiences and fans to feel much more connected to the company. With the most followers on this list, they must be doing something right!

    8. The Australian Ballet

    Via Instagram: @ausballet

    With stunning photography, ballet-themed flat lays, and the most consistently impressive #tututuesday posts on Instagram, the Australian ballet feed can only be described as stunning. Onstage and backstage pictures are made more magical with dramatic lighting and contrast, often reminiscent of the mood of Black Swan.

    Their best asset: I really can't say enough about their choice of color and editing, making almost every post feel more ethereal and elegant.

    9. The National Ballet of Canada

    Via Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/nationalballet/?hl=en
    Via Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/nationalballet/?hl=en

    You can expect a variety of perspectives, stunning locations, and interesting videos from this company, which finds ways to interact with their followers on posts thanks to company member takeovers and #AskNBC hashtags.

    Their best asset: The interactive aspect of their already gorgeous feed gives this company new ways to connect with their audiences more consistently.

    10. New York City Ballet

    Via Instagram: @nycballet

    Just oozing technical perfection, history, and minimalism, the New York City Ballet Instagram feed is as classic as the company itself. Whether in black & white or sharp saturated color, each post looks like its taken from the pages of Vogue. This is a feed as much for dance lovers as photography fiends, and like the San Francisco Ballet, they are pros at playing with the Instagram grid layout.

    Their best asset: Mixing up posts about their current work with sharing brilliant photos from the company's extensive archives, you don't want to miss their #tbt's.

    Any more we've missed? Share your faves in the comments!

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