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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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Is it bad for you if you do ballet and gymnastics?

No because ballet is very good for gymnasts. It improves their balance and agility.

Which country did ballet start in?

Ballet started in Europe then spreaded throughout the country

What is the ballet with the boy named Fritz and a girl named Clara?

The Nutcracker, written by Peter Tchaikovsky, has the characters Fritz and Clara.

How long does it take a ballerina to learn a dance?

For most dancers, it takes their entire lives (from age 5 to their 20s) to master their art. Depending on the dancer, some may take longer or shorter than others.

How many different dances are there?

Classical Dances

Tango

Waltz

Minuet

Jazz Dances

Salsa

Swing

Modern Dances

Zombie

Robot

What is a round de jambre in dance?

to do a rond de jambe you point your foot to the front sweep it to the side and then to the back then close repeat starting in the back usually done from first position to keep the motion going you do not bend your leg unless its rond de jambe plie

A ballet dancer would have LEAST need for?

A baller dancer would have Least need for?

A.balance

B.Agility

C.Cooridnation

D.Reaction time

How do you increase your turnout in ballet?

A great way to improve your turnout is strengthening your legs. Once you have enough strength and learn how to use your muscles, everything clicks. You will engage your muscles easily and your turnout will come naturally. Stretches may help, but you need the strength to really improve your turnout forever.

Be careful when trying to improve turn-out. Each individual has certain limitations in their hip socket, so forcing turn-out can lead to major hip/leg problems. Always go slow when stretching, and don't stretch too hard when you are cold. Below is actually called a 'roll through', which when done correctly is very good for dancers. It is extreme though, so again be careful.

Sit with your legs in a wide side split. Stretch to both legs and the front. Put your hands in front of you and then walk yourself over until you are laying in on your stomach, with your legs in the same position. Lay here for a bit, then bend your legs at the knees, folding your feet in towards each other. (You'll look a bit like a frog.) Do this each day and it will greatly help your turnout.

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Keep your knees up while in the splits.

My ballet instructor recently taught me a good exercise. You stand against a wall with a chair in front of you for balance and you turn out your feet.

The frog position is also good for turnout, but if you hold the position for too long you could really mess up your hips. you just lay on your stomach and put your feet together with your knees bent and as far apart as possible. let the weight of your feet pull your feet down. you could also have someone else push down on your feet, but too much pressure is very painful.

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Find other hip flexor stretches besides the frog stretch. Doing them every day will improve your turnout. Also be conscious of what muscles you're using to keep your turnout how you're using them while you are at the barre. The proper way is to be turned out from the hip, which will engage the butt, inner thigh, and hip flexor muscles. An improper turnout from the knee would not use these muscles.

How many classical ballet positions are there?

First you have your five basic ballet positions called first second third fourth and fifth position. They are in both the arms and the legs. You also have other popular poses such as classical pose.

What are the Boy girl ballet dancers ratio north and south of England?

There is about a 1 to 15 or so boy to girl ratio in North England and 1 to 13 ratio in South England.

The ratio in America is 1 to 29.5 girl to boy ratio.

What technique does the American Ballet Theatre teach?

The American Ballet Theatre is a company so they perform. Once a dancer is employed, they usually do not need to be'taught' too much anymore. Its just a matter of keeping their skills at a high level, for use on stage.The school attached to the American Ballet Theatre is a different question. To the best of my knowledge they teach a combination of techniques that include; Vaganova, Chechetti, RAD and other European styles such as Royal Danish.

What do men do in gymnastics?

Men do pommel, PB bars(parralel bars), high bar,Floor,Vault and rings

Who is Clara's sister in the Nutcracker?

Clara does not have a sister. She has a younger brother named Fritz

What is the I.D.T.A. ballet Syllabus for Primary?

Knee bends in 1st and second

Point and close

Point lift point close

2 lifts point and close

Step close step point

Arm exercise

Springs in first

Step close step hop

Spring points

Gallops in all directions

Free expressive movement - to act out a story

A simple ballet or Demi character (set by the teacher)

Curtesy or bow

If you need to know more and what you need to do in each exercises you need to buy a ballet syllabus or talk to your dance teacher I hope I was of some help

Which way does a ballerina spin?

A ballerina can spin either way, it is a good quality to have equal abilities on the both sides. A well- rounded ballerina can turn either right or left.

Why was Maria Tallchief important?

She was America's first prima ballerina, and she had to go through hard times.

What is the similarities between ballet and hip hop?

Both dances are available for all gender.

Both dance includes jumps,incorporate balance and both include turns

How long have people been dancing?

People have been dancing since...well whenever they wanted to!

People have been dancing since people could walk. The anchent egyptians danced. So did they Greece wemon. People have been dancing sicce time began.
I'm not sure what you mean by this question??, but if you mean how long have i been dancing? Then i have been dancing for about a year now, and i do three types of dance, jazz, disco and street. I love it! :) I'm about to enter my first comp and im so excited, i am also taking an exam in July wooopp!! x :) x