answersLogoWhite

0

🎭

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.

3,516 Questions

Does ballet have a capital letter?

In general, only at the beginning of a sentence. The word ballet is a common noun; it is a type of dance, but is no longer considered a proper name in its own right.

Is it too late to start ballet at 14?

No, it is not too late as long as you are at least a bit flexible.

Who was a famous ballet chorographer?

A famous choreographer was Will Barrow :)

Would you be able to take ballet at the age of 11?

Yes. I do ballet in Bedfordshire at Tina's school of dance and I know someone who started a 14. If your close to Befordshire try her website. www.tinasschoolofdance.co.uk Or visit 56 old bedford rd

Who is the best ballerina in the world?

Zackhrova !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gillian Murphy

Who was Anna pavlova married to?

Victor Dundre was Anna Pavlova's husband.

What should a boy wear to ballet?

It depends on the studio they dance with, but typical it's a white shirt and black tights or a unitard.

What ballet position is with feet turned out?

Although all ballet positons involve turned out feet, the simplest one is first position. Heels are touching and toes face out, as far away from each other as possible (close to 180 degrees of rotation).

A famous male that wears tights?

Mikhail Baryshniko, a male ballet dancer wears tights.

What does coupe mean in form of ballet?

It is when your foot is turned out in back right behind your ankle and only your heel touches.

What is the background of the ballet russe?

Sergei Diaghilev brought many of the best dancers, choreographers and composers together to form the Ballet Russe.

What is a ballet pose pliay?

A plie is a move that can be performed in any of the five positions of the feet. It can be either demi or grande. In a demi plie, the dancer bends the knees, going as low as he/she can without lifting up her/his heels from the ground. In a grande plie, the dancer goes as low as he/she can without letting his/her hips go below the knees. The heels are only allowed to come off the floor 1 inch in a grande plie.

Where did ballet develop?

This sort of information is available by searching the web.

Look at the link I will place below.

Who is Igor Stravinsky?

He was a famous Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. One of his famous works is the Rite of Spring.

What tribe is Maria Tallchief in?

Maria Tallchief was born into the Native American Osage Indian Tribe.

How can you become more flexible to help you in ballet?

I used to have your same problem, the answer is dedication.

you have to really want to become more flexible and be willing

to work through the pain.

excersizes:

1: for your side split lay on your back and put your butt up against the wall, than let your legs fall to both sides and hold for 45 sec. and build off of that than holding for 50 sec. than 55 sec. and so on. but becareful over streching can be dangerous,

good luck!!

And don't forget!! ....giving head