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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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Cool for cats - dougie squires dancers - who were the dancers?
My website for the Cool For Cats show on ITV in the 50s and 60s is coming up soon. I've been in touch with Dougie Squires and hope to get pics and names for some of the dancers soon and background info from the man himself.
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How do you shave the box of a pointe shoe?
when they are brand new you simply grab the inside of a scissor and start to scratch the box of the pointe shoe.
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A larger dancers will perhaps give more definition to the move whereas a smaller dancer may find it easier to do quick light steps rather than a taller dancer. Also directors have had years of experience and it is mainly to do with the audiences' minds and the way in which people perceive dancers and their movements
What does toe boxes mean in ballet?
Toe boxes are the hard part in the toe of a pointe shoes that are used to support the dancer's foot when they dance on their toes.
Who was the Nutcracker's enemy?
The Nutcracker's enemy was the dreaded, seven-headed mouse king. The wicked mouse king and his wicked mouse army.
What do male ballet dancers wear?
while there in school they will traditionally wear black pants and white shirt and ballet shoes
How do you tie your ribbon on your pointe shoes?
I wrap the outside ribbon around for about three times and then wrap the inside ribbon the same way. I then tie the ribbons together in a double knot. Finally I tuck the extra ends in.
Do boys wear pink ballet slippers?
Yes, very effeminate and/or gay male dancers loves to wear pink ballet slippers, even satin ones with ribbons! But for but not as popular as white or black slippers with tights, or flesh colour slippers with footless tights.
What grade in ballet do you get pointe shoes?
It can vary depending on where you live, how your grading system works and which dance school you go to. Mainly, you start pointe-work at grade 5 and carry on through grade 6, plus any more grades after that if you are still dancing.
Are tights underneath leotards in fashion?
Yes its the only thing I wear under my leotard. Tights with leotards are always in fasion. Take pictures of your self for me. Thx
Is abby lee dance studio better than candy apples dance center?
No, abby lee is a very successful studio. Many girls go to broadway and make it big in tokyo, florida, disney land and world, new york city and more. Abby Lee is awesome.
What is the ballet Apollo about?
The ballet 'Apollo' was originally choreographed by George Balanchine in 1928. The music is by Igor Stravinsky and the costumes were designed by Coco Chanel. The ballet revolves around the main character, Apollo, and his interaction with the three muses: Poetry, Rhetoric, and Dance. It begins with the birth of Apollo, then the presentation of the gifts from the muses, and ends with their ascent into the arena of the Gods on Mount Olympus.
The 'Shoe Laster' was invented by Jan Ernst Matzeliger
History of barbary bell dance?
This old-fashioned country dance was discovered by Peter Kennedy in Northumberland, England among the village people.
What is the longest poem - a sonnet an epicor a ballet?
A Sonnet is the shortest (14 lines) and an epic is the longest most of the time. But ballads and epics have no length requirements so a balled could be longer.
What instruments do they use in ballet?
Depending on the ballet, it could be an entire symphony orchestra, or a single guitar. It all depends on the choreograhers vision of the ballet. It is mostly the piano that you can hear.
