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Classical ballet can be traced to Italy during the 1400's at the time of Renaissance.
Ballet began in the late 15th century in Italy. It progressed throughout France and Russia during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Ballet emerged from Italy's Renaissance period in the late 1400s, when ballet emerged from the courts it was in Milan at La Scala. Ballet actually really blossomed in France rather than in Italy.
Contrary to popular belief, ballet started in Italy, and soon spread to other European countries. Ballet was popularized by the court of King Louis XIV, in France during the seventeenth century.