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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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What words would you asossciate with ballet?
Some words accociated with ballet are graceful, flexible, strong, elegant, delicate, lyrical, poetic, and beautiful.
What type of pointe shoe is best for a girl with low arches and long and tapered Egyptian toes?
Some stores have people who will have you try on many different pairs of pointe shoes to find the best pair for you. There isn't really a certain kind.
What is similar between ballet and horton?
The Horton Technique and Classical Ballet are similar in several ways.
1. They are both forms of dance
2. They both are techniques of dance
3. They both require control of movement
How did Agnes De Mille start to dance?
she started ,with her sister, after people told her she was not pretty enough to be an actor she started ,with her sister, after people told her she was not pretty enough to be an actor
What is the little girl name in the most versions of the nutcracker?
The name of the little girl in most nutcracker performances is Clara. Although I have perfomes in a few other nutcracker shows where the girl's name is Marie.
Jean-Georges Noverre (April 29, 1727 – October 19, 1810) was a French dancer and balletmaster, and is considered to be the creator of ballet d'action a precursor of the narrative ballets of the 19th century. His birthday is now observed as International Dance Day.
Best ballet companies in the world?
1. Mariinsky Kirov Ballet
2. Bolshoi Ballet
3. New York Ballet
4. American Ballet Theatre
What is the story line of the talisman ballet girls solo variation?
The ballet "The Talisman" is set in India. Niriti, daughter of the Queen of Heaven, descends to Earth to experience life as a human, and her mother gives her a star from her crown to act as a talisman, to enable her to return to Heaven. A young Indian Prince falls in love with Niriti, and steals the talisman from her, in a bid to keep her on Earth. Niriti appears to him in his dreams, begging him to return the talisman, and eventually he relents and gives it back to her, and she sadly returns to Heaven, leaving the Prince behind - for of course she has also fallen in love with him! The girl's variation is usually taken from the dream or vision scene. The main boy's part is Niriti's attendant who is assigned by her mother to protect her whilst she is on Earth, but is led astray into drinking with the Prince's entourage. That's the bare bones of the story - of course it is padded out with the exotic royal entourage, and also the scene in Heaven.
Ballet is definitely supposed to visually look graceful, although the work can be very strenuous for the dancer.
What is a lady ballet dancer called?
Ballerina
The funny thing is that the term "ballerina" refers to a PRINCIPAL dancer in a ballet company, not any girl who takes ballet. But now the term seems to apply to any little lady in the craft. But... the real official term (though little-known) is "danseuse."
Ballet is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th and 16th centuries. It quickly spread to the French court of Catherine de' Medici where it was developed even further. In the 17th century at the time of Louis XIV, ballet was codified. The predominance of French in the vocabulary of ballet reflects this history. It also became a form closely associated with the opera. Ballet then spread from the heart of Europe to other nations. The Royal Danish Ballet and the Imperial Ballet of the Russian Empire were founded in the 1740s and began to flourish, especially after about 1850. In 1907 the Russian ballet in turn moved back to France, where the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev and its successors were particularly influential. Soon ballet spread around the world with the formation of new companies, including London's The Royal Ballet (1931), the San Francisco Ballet (1933), American Ballet Theatre (1937), The Australian Ballet (1940), the New York City Ballet (1948), the National Ballet of Canada (1951), and the Delhi Ballet (2002). In the 20th century styles of ballet continued to develop and strongly influence broader concert dance, for example, in the United States choreographer George Balanchine developed what is now known as neoclassical ballet, subsequent developments have included contemporary ballet and post-structural ballet, for example seen in the work of William Forsythe in Germany.
The etymology of the word "ballet" reflects its history. The word ballet comes from French and was borrowed into English around the 17th century. The French word in turn has its origins in Italian balletto, a diminutive of ballo (dance). Ballet ultimately traces back to Latin ballare, meaning "to dance".
How long does it take to get to pointe ballet if you have taken gymnastics for 5 years?
Well, to be honest, 3 years really is a very short time to dance. I have been dancing since I was two years old, and I'm almost 14, and I am nowhere near ready to even begin PRACTICING to get my pointe shoes... so if you danced for three years quit for a year, it really could honestly take you, like, 8 years to get pointe shoes...
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It depends on the strength or your ankles and what other types of dance you partake in but i wouldn't risk it as it can cause much damage if done inappropriately
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hey there I'm fourteen and i have been dancing since I was 2 years old, too. I started ballet 2 years ago, but i didnt do ballet at all last year. Now I take ballet/pointe class one day a week.
so, if you have only done "dance" a few years than it just depends on how good you are...to be serious and not to be rude, if you have done dance a long time but only ballet awhile then you might be able to do it...it just matters how good you are like the person above said...the strenght in your ankles. If you have strong ankles...go for it!! If you have consiterably weak ankles then try eating some potassium. That is what my classical ballet teacher suggests to thoes whose ankles ache.
You also need to consider the shape of your foot and toes. One girl in my class has toes that are like literally diagonal from her big toe to her pinky toe. This can make it difficult for you to do pointe, but not impossible. All you have to do is stuff something in the toe to even it out...but make sure your foot wont sink into the material you are using...
Keep in mind, ballet is the most difficult form of dancing, so you cannot be sloppy... EVER!! Always think about the exact spot where your feet, legs, arms, hands, head, neck, shoulders, hips, and just you're overall posture should be. You need to always look in the mirror unless your head is following your hand.
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Listen up to the teacher. Pay attention. Don't talk. Have respect. Take everything seriously. But most importantly...have fun! Because ballet does takes massive amounts of maturity...most girls I know would have little patience and no respect to be able to do dance, so most girls choose cheer. Cheer is dance that has gotten warped and messed up and made ALOT easier!! So just remember that you are trying to live up to the word "ballerina" and show all those girls in your class that you are the best!!
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I dance at the most famous studio in Kentucky (Diana Evans School of Dance, look it up) and am very good, but I don't think I would consider trying to get my pointe shoes for quite a while... But if you think ur ready, go for it! It takes very strong ankles, determination, and you would have to practice so many times a week that you'd better be prepared to watch your social life go flying out the window... but, again, if this sounds appealing to you, then why not give it a try?
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I'm 15 years old and started ballet when I was 12. (yes, I know... VERY late) They started me with beginning pointe my second year of dance, and then moved me up 5 levels to our advanced class over the past two years. I think it really doesn't matter how long you've been dancing, because I moved up a lot quicker than most girls who have been dancing three times as long as me. It really depends on your strength and determination! You should talk to your teacher and see if she thinks your ready:)
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If something hurts (besides just the normal pinching), TELL YOUR TEACHER.
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i hAVE been doing ballet for 4 months and i am on pointe shoes already. iam not even good! i have a pro etcaher
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Hey everyone! I'm fourteen and just startede ballet about nine months ago and i am on pointe well technically not yet but they are on their way i just ordered them and everything! everyone says I'm a natural because like on my fourth class of dance i moved to level 5 out of 7 levels i am one of the best out of my class and my teacher said that i will be on pointe before summer and i am!!!!! but I LOVE BALLET AND POINTE! i know i am ready because i have tried on my friends pointe shoes at the studio ( they're the same size as me) and i could get all the way over with a straight leg!!!!!! to tell you the truth though my teacher doesnt know that im getting pointe shoes she just tells me to keep using Thera-Band and it works but ive been ready since Jan. and its now April! Oh yeah i forgot i dance anywhere from 4-6 days a week!!!!! at least 3 hours a day and on saturdays i start i ten and will go til 6pm or if im lucky 3!!!!!!
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Ballet started in ancient rome where performances of pantomines were common, pantomine used body and face movements to reflect the story
What was ballet originally used for?
ballet wasn't used for a purpose it was used as a way to entertain and a way of becoming a stronger dancer
today nearly all acpescts of dance revolve around ballet
What is a male ballerina called?
Because you said "Ballerina" that means the top ballet dancer in a company. There can only be one Ballerina in a company. The male counterpart would be called a Danseur Nobel. Other male dancers would be called Danseurs, or by their rank such as Principal, Soloist or Corps de ballet or just ballet dancer. The same goes for the other women in the company. They would be just called ballet dancers or by their rank. Never a Ballerina.
The Nutcracker is about a girl name Clara that falls a sleep at a party and has a dream and then when she wakes up she realizes it was just all a big dream.
What is the full name of a famous christmas ballet?
One of the most famous ballet performed around Christmas time is 'The Nutcracker'.
What does a frappe in ballet mean?
it means to beat
It usually means to hit the floor with your foot.
What is the role of a male in ballet?
A male ballet dancer dances the roles of men and also dances solo.
What is the name-of the little girl in most versions of the nutcracker?
The name of the little girl in most nutcracker performances is Clara. Although I have perfomes in a few other nutcracker shows where the girl's name is Marie.
When they found out girls are hot dancing.
Well, I suggest you do some research, like looking at nearby dance schools. Ballet is a complex art that requires flexibility, strength, and grace. It takes many years for anyone to master. It is quite difficult how to explain how to dance ballet since there are so many moves that you will learn
