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Diaghilev's Death
Diaghilev's death left his dancers without work -
Resurrection of Ballet Russe
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First performance
After their first performance in 1932 critics said that the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo was the authentic air to Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe. -
Massine Era
1933 started the Massine Era of ballet at the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo -
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo sets for America
In 1934 Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo set sails for America where Sol Hurok booked their first American Tour. -
Establishment of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Wasily de Basil and Rene Blum named their new company Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo -
Debut of both companies
In 1938 each company, both Monte Carlo and the Original Ballet Russe, was ready to make their debut -
World Tour
Sol Hurok needed another American tour so Hurok chose Massine’s Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. At the same time Basil took his company to Australia. For 7 months they filled the theaters. By 1939 both companies were back in London. -
World War 2
September 3, 1939 War was declared. Many were able to get on a boat headed to American. Both companies traveled on this boat. -
Touring in America
Both companies spent 9 months touring by train to small towns that had never seen ballet before. -
Conflict arises
Horok and Basil started having conflicts. In 1941 Hurok severed his ties with Basil, publicly declaring him as one of the most difficult people to work with. -
End of the road
- Finally Hurok and Basil started talking again to arrange for the company to return to America. Hurok once again abandoned the company and the dancers began to leave for better opportunities ,leaving the company in worse shape. November 1948 was the company’s last performance.
