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Ballet

Ballet is a graceful method of dance that originated in 16th century France. Extremely technical, ballet is characterized by strength, flexibility and beauty. The most skilled ballet dancers use pointe shoes to appear weightless. Ask questions here about ballet techniques, history and famous ballet companies.

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Does dance show beautiful forms in graceful attitudes?

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Dance helps to show the graceful to the beauty of art. Dance helps us to express the way towards ourselves and communicate without words.

Best state to work as a professional dancer?

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Many would argue that it is best to go to California or New York to acheive success as a professional dancer. As a former dancer, I agree that New York and California are great places to go to attempt to achieve fame as there are many very popular dance companies in cities like LA and NYC, and let's not forget Broadway, however sometimes it is easier to join a dance company in a more urban state or a local dance company. Only the best of the best can make it in the large cities since so many people go there to try to make it big, however if you are happy dancing and don't expect riches or fame, you can join a dance company in just about any state and be fine. The hardest part is actually getting the part.

But as far as paychecks and recognition go, New York is the place to be a dancer, if you have the moves to make it in.

What is the perfect body type for a ballerina?

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The good thing about ballet is, that everyone can do it! But the perfect body for a ballerina, is slim, and tall, but not too tall, with a long neck and good posture. The dancer's feet shouldn't be too big either, so that her feet aren't clumpy in the pointe shoes and making noise.

Is the Met the largest stage in the world?

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It depends on how one defines Stage and Stagecraft, Huge spectacles have been presented in sports stadiums and arenas such as Madison Square Garden, consider the upcoming walking with Dinosaurs, and of course Barnum & Baileys circus. The Ringling Bros show has been presented in the Garden since l968 ( I saw it there in that year and some acts such as the human cannonball could not be shown) it actually suffered a bit in the huge backdrop.) According to Guiness the largest stages used primarily for dramatic purposes are in some hotel-night clubs in Las Vegas and have huge elevators, and other special effects. The Metropolitan Opera is not listed in this category nor is the Radio City Music Hall. The again stadiums have been used to produce large-scale drama a tradition dating to Greek times. I have never heard this laud applied to the Met, I presume you mean the current Metropolitan Opera in the Lincoln Center complex, not the older one, now defunct.

The largest theatre stage in the world is located in Melbourne Australia, the State Theatre in the Victorian Arts Centre, which plays host to Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet.

How many basic moves are there in classical ballet?

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There is roughly around 30 basic movements in Ballet.

They are broken down into feet positions, arm positions, and movements requiring both arms and legs.

What is cultural dance?

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A cultural dance is a dance from a specific country or culture, often passed down through generations. They are usually performed happily and with pride. Some examples are: Highlander dancing (Scotland), Ukrainian dancing (Ukraine), or the dancing performed at a Powwow (Aboriginal).

I'm 15-years-old and weigh 150 pounds and I'm 5'4 am I fat?

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Terms like "fat" and "chubby" and "thick" and a number of others are tossed around like we all know and understand what they mean. We do, but only sorta. They are all general terms, and are relative in nature. And each of us has a different picture of what is "chubby" and what is more than that and is now "fat". What's the difference? Ten pounds? Twenty? Fifty? And how do we assign numbers to something we can't clearly define? It's a nightmare. Worse, it clouds thinking. Causes us to lose perspective. Back to the question. It is possibable that "overweight" would be the best term to apply here. Is it? A lot of people could really benefit from losing a few pounds. Some could benefit from losing a lot more than that. The U.S. is turning into a nation of overweight people. Check that. We've already become one. Here are some things to think about because there is no pat answer to the question. How do you feel? Are you healthy? Are you mobile and flexible? How far can you run or jog? How high can you jump? Do you have the stamina to get up, go to school and function well there, then get out and go to sports practice or come home and go to a part-time job or do chores and also get your homework done (helping any brothers, sisters or neighbor kids with theirs, too), and all of this without running out of gas? Now for a toughie: what kind of eating habits do you have? Reminder: be honest. Answer it and you'll have high-value information. Ignore it and you might as well stop reading this right now. Onward. Have you gained a lot of weight just over the last couple of years, or have things just kinda sneaked up on ya? And what do you want to look like? What is a good weight for someone your height and your build? (The latter is important. You got more than your eye color from your mom and dad.) That's a lot of stuff there, huh. Confusing, this can be. That's what Yoda would say. Anyway, consider your overall health and assess it honestly. Get help if you need it. In fact, get help even if you think you don't need it. (Do not underestimate the value of input from a caring physician.) Then if changes are something that you wish to make, figure out how to do that. Get some help there, too. And be smart about it. It isn't about pills or some miracle machine. It's about changing lifestyle as well as your diet and how you exercise. Find any individuals, groups or organizations that will help you do what you want to do. (A workout or exercise buddy is worth his weight in gold.) There aren't any shortcuts. Anyone selling shortcuts is selling smoke. Be happy with yourself. Forgive yourself. And then become determined about what you want to do with your shape and make it happen. Good luck.

Why do ballerinas wear a lots of makeup?

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  • It looks better under the lights. On stage, everyone needs make up or the lights wash your face out
  • It's part of a stage presence. You get judged on your appearance on stage and for dance makeup, you really need to overdo it.
  • You want to stand out.

What is better for cardiovascular endurance soccer or ballet?

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Playing soccer directly relates to cardiovascular endurance. The act of running around during a soccer game, and the action of kicking the ball, is helpful as a cardiovascular exercise.

Names of dances in England?

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Circassian circle, Mummer's Dance, Rapper Sword, Morris, Molly, The allameade is not only popular in England but also in France.

Who were the most famous German writers?

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Famous 20th century German authors include:

  • Thomas Mann
  • Heinrich Mann
  • Bertolt Brecht
  • Heinrich Boell
  • Günther Grass

21st century: Soeren Gelder

Earlier German authors include:

  • Goethe
  • Schiller
  • Lessing
  • Heinrich von Kleist
  • Heinrich Heine

How did dancing start?

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It came for foreigners and other people to get money

What are the key scenes in Matthew Bourne's nutcracker?

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Act 1 is in the orphanage & towards the end of Act 1 they're at the frozen Lake Act 2 starts on the Road to sweetieland - then to the entrance to the Wedding with the open mouth, then into the weeding with the big cake. The Act finishes back in the orphanage.

What are some dance company?

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It depends where you live. In Palmerston North there is maureen ax school of dance, danceworks, MacDonald school of dance, dean mckerras school of dance and some others.

In CA there is , CA dance co.

How many operas did Tchaikovsky write?

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3:

Swan Lake (1877) Later revised in 1895 and the one most often performed.

The Nutcracker (1892) By far the most popular of the three.

The Sleeping Beauty (1890)

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All three of these ballets, as well as others created to his non-ballet music, are performed by many of the world's ballet companies.

How do dancers travel?

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Musicians usually travel by bus or plane when on tour. Usually they will have their own personal bus.

Where did Martha Graham go to school?

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Martha Graham started dancing in her teens

What is the name for ballet slippers?

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Ballet shoes.

or pointe shoes which are the ones that allow ballerinas to rise on the tips of their toes

What do you call a ballet dancer in French?

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You would call a female dancer a "danseuse" and a male dancer a "danseur". At the Paris Opera Ballet the best dancers are called "étoiles", which means stars in French.

What is the definition of artistic dance?

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According to Jana Frances-Fischer in The Dance Technique of Lester Horton by Marjorie B. Perces, aesthetic dance is Greek dance. However, this does not seem to be an accurate or broad enough definition.

According to this online glossary from a college course, aesthetic dance is "another term for the early solo dance performances."

What nationality was Igor Stravinsky?

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Igor Stravinsky is a Russian composer. He was born in Oranienbaum (today the city is called Lomonosov).

How old should you be to start dancing on pointe shoes?

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The age most Ballet dancers should start pointe danceing is from 11 to 13 years old.

If you start pointe too young, you could break your foot

It also depends on how well your ankle support is. If you don't have good ankle support you could break your foot easily.

I had a question about the answer on the top. I am 11 years old and i have had ballet experience since I was 3 years old. I went to 7 ballet schools they all had mixed opinions. 5 of the schools said I should start pointe at 15 and 2 of the schools said I should start pointe at 12. And my old ballet school said that I should start pointe at 11. What do you think?? Thank you! :)

In the film Billy Elliot what famous ballet did he star in at the end of the movie?

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It is in fact "Adam Cooper" who is the beautiful trapped princess Odette in Matthew Bourne's version of swan lake which has only male ballet dancers in order to express the swans' power and strength. I believe that the section you see in Billy Elliot is the opening (as he is getting warmed up; is being informed of how his family has "arrived" etc) . However i cannot seem to find the incredible leap he enters the stage with........ it may be just on the movie, I'm not sure.