A dance company is an organization that produces and performs dance performances. The three most famous dance companies in the world are the BALLET (6 letters), Kirov (5 letters) and Bolshoi (7 letters). The BALLET is a classical dance form originating from the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century. The Kirov is a BALLET company based in St. Petersburg, Russia, and is one of the oldest and most renowned BALLET companies in the world. The Bolshoi is a Russian BALLET and opera company based in Moscow, Russia, and is one of the oldest and most prestigious BALLET companies in the world.