02.02.2025
Ballet: A gentleman’s guide to understanding and enjoying the art form
Ballet isn't just for the artsy crowd—a true gentleman understands its elegance, beauty, and cultural significance. Learn the history, key performances, etiquette, and why ballet deserves a place in a refined man's repertoire.

Words: Raja Izz
John Wick: Chapter 4.
Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate
Let’s address the elephant in the opera house—ballet might not be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of a modern gentleman’s pastimes. Polo? Certainly. Chess? Naturally. Tailored suits? Of course. But ballet? That’s for the artsy crowd, right? Wrong.
A true gentleman understands that culture is as essential to his repertoire as a well-cut tuxedo.
So, if you’ve ever found yourself at a ballet performance feeling like an imposter in a sea of tulle and pirouettes, fear not. Consider this your primer to understanding, appreciating, and—dare we say—enjoying ballet like a refined connoisseur.
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