What is Royal Danish Ballet?
[[Image:Royal_Danish_Theatre,_Copenhagen.jpg|thumb|right|275px|The [[Royal Danish Theatre]] in [[Copenhagen]], home of the Royal Danish Ballet]] The '''Royal Danish Ballet''' is one of the oldest [[ballet]] companies in the world. It is based in [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]]. Its origin dates to 1748, when the [[Royal Danish Theatre]] was founded. The company was finally organized in 1771 in response to the great popularity of [[France|French]] and [[Italy|Italian]] styles of [[dance]]. The Royal Danish Theatre has served as the company's home since its founding. [[Category:Ballet companies]] {{Ballet}} {{performing-arts-stub}}