This yearbook investigates the global state of ballet and dance during the 1993-1994 period to provide a comprehensive record of artistic and institutional developments. Edited by a team of specialists led by Bent Schønberg, the volume synthesizes reports from diverse international regions to document the evolution of dance companies and educational practices. The text serves as a primary reference tool for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand the structural and creative shifts within the global dance community at the time.

Experts and researchers recognize this yearbook as a foundational reference for historical data on the international dance scene during the early 1990s. The text is valued for its breadth of coverage and the reliability of its statistical reporting.