What is a basic knee bend in ballet called?
I can't be sure, since "basic knee bend" isn't very exact. But most any knee bend in Ballet can be referred to as a plie. (pronounced plee-ay)
In the Cecchetti method of Ballet how many positions of the body are there?
This question should be formulated better. But if you're talking about basic positions, there are five (first, second, third, fourth, fifth), like is usuall taught in any ballet class. The fifth position, though, varies from the Russian (Vaganova) Method, where the feet are completely aligned.
What amendment provides for the election of President and Vice President on separate ballets?
The thwelfth (12th) Amendment.
Who made The Nutcracker ballet?
The story 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' was by E.T.A. Hoffman. However, this was adapted to a ballet by Tchaikovsky.
What biography books on gay male ballet dancers are available?
can't give you titles but anything on Sir Robert Helpmann - and he's been dead a good while, now' (may be only one n). I'm not a fan of dance, in general, but he was an extraordinary Australian and also made a lot of good films, as a "straight' actor ie no dancing. I think he danced in one of the films of THE RED SHOES and was critically acclaimed
It's all a matter of opinion. Some people may not find it socially acceptable. The reality is a person can wear whatever they want as long as they cover what needs to be covered. Personally I think people should wear what they want and not worry what others think of them.
Why can ballet flats be unisex?
Ballet flats (or pompes) started out as a male item but has been appropriated by women and is now percieved as a wholly female Item. Consequently, it is taking a while to catch on as unisex but soon just like ear piercing, pink, make up, leggings, etc., will become unisex the more men wear them.
Now more men are starting to wear ballet flats that the fashion industry is catching on and have there own version of male ballet flats so I'm pretty sure that in due time Ballet flats will be part of every men closet, for those who don't already own some that is.
Grade 5 is simply a grade in Ballet, like year 5 in school. You don't necessarily have to complete it, I didn't, to get to the next grade, Intermediate Foundation.
Who is Marzipan in the Nutcracker?
Marzipan is also known as "Dance of the Mirlitons", or "Dance of the Reed Pipes/Flutes" The dancers are usually portrayed with having flutes, or being shepherdesses. See Sources and Related Links for more information.
What is the average weight for 5' 4 ballet dancer?
Well as a dancer you are made up from mostly muscle, so instead of being tired, munurised and incapabile of dancing for long hours, you are the oposite.
The ideal weight for your height is 105 lbs or/ 47 kg.
(the ideal weight for a professional ballet dancer is 85lbs at 5' tall and add 5lbs for every inch taller). :)
Where can you buy the royal ballet school uniform?
I don't know where you can buy it but I know what the uniform is - so you could buy similar items. Actual uniform for schoolWhite blouse. Black cardigan. Green & navy pleated skirt. Grey tights. Any black shoes suitable for school. Any hair. Ballet Uniform Pink ruched leotard. Pink thin elastic leotard belt. Pink satin ballet shoes. Pink pointe shoes. Hair scraped into a bun. Other Red tracksuit top with white stripes down the arm and white zip on right pocket. Red tracksuit bottoms with white stripes down leg and white zips at bottom of trousers. I think the uniform can be purchased at White Lodge (The Royal Ballet Lower School), but as I said before, I do not actually know. You can purchase most of the school uniform at any grocery/clothes shop, but I think you will have to hunt around to find the skirt. Ballet uniform can be purchased at any dance store, online or in-store. Tracksuits may be on sale at dance shops or any sports shops. Good luck -- hope I helped!
What does a ballet dancer wear?
On stage they will wear a costume, probably a tutu. But while in class the proper uniform is a black leotard, pink ballet tights, leather or canvas ballet shoes, and your hair in a nice bun. Wrap or pull-on skirts and bun accessories are a nice touch!
Why is tash such a rad ballerina?
because she loves macdonalds and is going to become a sumo wrestler when she is older because she weighs so much. and no one loves her. xooxx
What is the best ballet school in the world?
There is not one that is the best but there are many amazing ones. Canada's National Ballet School, American Ballet Theater, Royal Ballet School, Paris Opera, Australian Ballet School, Houston Ballet School, Stuttgart Ballet, and the list goes on....
In the movie twilight did James break Bella leg with his hand or foot at the ballet studio?
With his hand.
What does the Ballet or the Bullet mean?
Your choice, watch the dance, or I'll kill you. Not really, the actual phrase is The Ballot or the bullet. It refers to the two ways you can change your government if you don't like it. Either you get rid of the bad leaders by voting them out (The Ballot Box), or by an armed revolution to overthrow the government (The Bullet).
Dance may be considered both a performing art and a sport.
But only competitive dance (as with the similar form of gymnastics) might be considered an actual sport. For example, figure skating is a sport which is essentially athletic dancing. Dance shares attributes with traditional sports, such as physical development, coordination, practicing, and defined rules.
Who was the very first prima ballerina?
The very first Prima Ballerina assolute (I think) was Pierina Legnani