​Russian ballet has long been regarded as the pinnacle of classical dance. These timeless performances captivate audiences not only with soaring leaps and dazzling spins in the air, but also by awakening profound emotions deep within the soul.

The Beauty of Art & Emotional Depth

As the lights in the auditorium gradually dim, the atmosphere becomes still, and the first enchanting notes begin to resonate. On stage, a dancer steps into the light. Light, graceful movements on pointe shoes that seem almost to float above the ground mark the moment ballet begins to tell its story.

Ballet originated in Italy and once flourished in the royal courts of France. Yet it was only upon reaching Russia that this art form found the fertile ground where it could truly flourish.

The graceful dance on pointe in the ballet The Nutcracker.

From the grand theaters of St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russian ballet gradually established the standards of classical beauty, spreading across the world through masterful technique: soaring leaps, precisely centered pirouettes, and landings so soft they seem barely to touch the ground.

Every dancer who steps onto the stage carries years of rigorous training. Every movement—from the opening of the arms, the angle of the body, to the rhythm of a pirouette—is refined to a level of near-perfect precision.

What enchants audiences about Russian ballet is the way this art form conveys emotion. Without a single line of dialogue, a glance or a gentle touch of the hand can tell an entire story.

A pirouette may evoke joy. A soaring leap may express the yearning for freedom. A simple hand clasp or exchanged glance is enough for audiences to feel the delicate emotions of love or sorrow.

In classic works such as The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet, ballet becomes a language of emotion. In these performances, childhood imagination, the beauty of love, and the tragedies of fate are all expressed through movement and music.

A scene from the ballet Romeo and Juliet.

It is precisely this harmony between music, choreography, and emotion that has allowed Russian ballet to retain its timeless appeal. Through generations, these works continue to reach audiences at the deepest levels of the soul.

When the Essence of Russian Ballet Meets Hanoi Audiences

In the coming days, audiences in the capital will have the opportunity to experience a complete theatrical performance of ballet and classical music as Russian ballet artists bring two masterpieces, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet, to the stage of Ho Guom Opera for three nights on March 25, 26, and 27.

In this program, the timeless fairy tale The Nutcracker will open a dazzling world of fantasy where the imagination of childhood is painted through gentle and colorful dances. Meanwhile, Romeo and Juliet will present an entirely different emotional tone: passionate, profound, and tragic. Two stories, two emotional atmospheres, yet both told through the shared language of ballet—movement and music.

The program promises to deliver a refined aesthetic experience, enriching the artistic life of the capital this spring while opening new bridges for cultural exchange between the two nations. Accompanying Ho Guom Opera in bringing the artistic excellence of Russian ballet closer to the public are ROX Group and Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB).

Over three decades of development driven by the spirit of Creation and Aspiration, ROX Group has made its mark in urban development, industrial parks, services, and energy, while striving to contribute to the cultivation of sustainable cultural values. In this approach, “creation" does not only mean developing beautiful living spaces, efficient industrial parks, or fields of green energy, but also a journey of enriching spiritual life and elevating the community's appreciation of the arts.

Accompanying the Russian ballet program at Ho Guom Opera continues a series of initiatives that bring classical arts closer to Vietnamese audiences, which ROX Group has carried out throughout 2025. It also marks a special milestone in the series of activities celebrating 30 years of creation on ROX Group's journey to bring Vietnamese values further into the world.

ROX Group accompanies numerous programs, spreading the beauty of classical arts to a wide audience.

Like ballet—an art form shaped by the perseverance of training, the refinement of movement, and the aspiration for perfection—the development journey of a company like ROX Group is also a story of long-term vision and values cultivated over time.

When the lights of Ho Guom Opera stage illuminate, the beauty of classical ballet and the vitality of symphonic music will blend together to tell timeless stories. And from the gentle turns on pointe shoes, emotional bridges will open—connecting people with art, with culture, and with aspirations reaching toward the future.