Ballet technique is the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. There are several different methods (or schools) of ballet technique that represent the historical development of ballet. these methods include:

• American ballet
  • Balanchine method
• Danish ballet
  • Bournonville School
• English ballet
  • Royal Academy of Dance method
• French ballet
• Italian ballet
  • Cecchetti method
• Russian Ballet
  • Vaganova method