Knowledge of dance history, terminology, personalities and historic photographs can add greatly to your enjoyment of this dynamic art. Learning about ballet from books, music, recorded performances or other resources such as periodicals and reference texts can hone your appreciation of what takes place on stage. Dance scholars and students as well as ballet enthusiasts often turn to New York City Ballet for answers to their questions or guidance on a wide array of topics.

This section of the website is devoted to everyone who seeks to deepen their understanding of and connection to both New York City Ballet and the ballet world at large. You are invited to Ask an Expert, to send specific questions to NYCB. We are happy to respond.