This is a list of ballet premieres in the 1950s, by year.

1951 title choreographer composer company venue or presentation date La ValseGeorge BalanchineMaurice RavelNew York City BalletCity Center of Music and DramaFebruary 20 Pineapple PollJohn CrankoArthur SullivanSadler's Wells BalletSadler's Wells TheatreMarch 13 The CageJerome RobbinsIgor StravinskyNew York City BalletCity Center of Music and DramaJune 10 TiresiasFrederick AshtonConstant LambertRoyal BalletRoyal Opera HouseJuly 9 Swan LakeGeorge BalanchinePyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyNew York City BalletCity Center of Music and DramaNovember 20

1957 title choreographer composer company venue or presentation date The Prince of the PagodasJohn CrankoBenjamin BrittenThe Royal BalletRoyal Opera HouseJanuary 1 Square DanceGeorge BalanchineAntonio VivaldiNew York City BalletNew York City Center November 21 AgonGeorge BalanchineIgor Stravinsky New York City BalletNew York City CenterDecember 1

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