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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.

3,516 Questions

What do you wear to a tap dance class?

Dancers wear a leatard some tights with balletshoes with a tootoo

What is a good sister duet lyrical song to dance to?

Iris - Goo goo dolls

This one is my favourite lyrical song by far...

I searched this once and

Boheimian Rhapsody - Queen

came up.

I think it would be better for more of a contempary, but maybe you could.

Also, Defying Gravity - Kerry Ellis

I think the trick is to listen to as many songs as possible, and find the one that relates to you the best. It depends what style of lyrical you intend to do, and if you want a song that builds, a song that stays slow, one with strong lyrics, or one that just speaks to you.

If you want a song with a good beat,

Sweet Dreams - Beyonce is good, too.

Where did the ballet dance originates?

I don't know that is what I am trying to find out!

What are the basic movements of modern dance?

When considering the Fundamental Movements of Dance, one has to analyse the movement of Man. As a standing vertebrate, we have limitations to our movement that some other mammals may not. Gravity plays an important factor, also when considering the Fundamentals.

Fundamental Movements

  1. Flexion
  2. Extension
  3. Elevation
  4. Circum Flexion/Extention

Why is movement important to drama?

Movement is important in drama because, like in real life, movement is just as important as words, when it comes to communication- in fact, 95% of communication is non-verbal. It is also important because it stays the same across all different languages and cultures, and makes a performance much more interesting and informative. Movement can be described as the act or an instance of moving; a change in place or position. In theatre, it becomes especially essential, because when half of your audience are sitting quite far away from you, they find it difficult to know what you are saying from your speech alone, so you have to communicate using body language.

Is the ballet called 'The Nutcracker' or 'The Nutcracker Suite'?

The Nutcracker Suite consists of ... -The March of the Toy Soldiers -Chinese Dance -Arabian Dance -Trepak (Russian Dance) -Waltz of the Flowers -Dance of the Sugarplum Faerie

When was Spandau Ballet created?

Reformation - Spandau Ballet album - was created in 2002.

Where is Ballet most popular now?

There's a bunch. Mostly everyone has either seen, heard of, or heard the familiar music of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. There's also Swan Lake, Coppelia, Don Quixote, Giselle...I'd probably go with Nutcracker or Swan Lake, though.

When did Mikhail Baryshnikov get married?

One of them proposed!?

Never. He's been with the same woman for a while (Lisa Rinehart)--even having her kids. But... they are not hitched, no. Living in sin like the devil's kin.

How much money does a ballet dancer earn?

Most dancers earn very little money, especially when you land a minor role in a production. Prima ballerina's have been known to earn hundreds of thousands, and even millions.

Most professional ballerina's make $20-30 K a year

Who wrote the nutcracker?

Peter I. Tschaikovsky composed "The Nutcracker" as both a ballet and as an orchestral suite.



There are no spoken words in ballets, but the music for The Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The original choreography for the ballet was done by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov.

What are the Names of children in nutcracker?

The cast of The Nutcracker - 1989 includes: Natalya Arkhipova as Clara Marina Lazareva as Fritz Ilse Liepa as Mrs. Stahlbaum Irek Mukhamedov as The Nutcracker Prince Larisa Okothnikova as The Nutcracker Doll Andrei Shakhin as Mouse King Mikhail Sharkov as Devil Andrei Sitnikov as Mr. Stahlbaum Yuri Vetrov as Drosselmeyer

What is the Nutcracker famous for?

Shortly before he began The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky heard the newly-invented celesta. He incorporated it in his orchestra for the ballet, most notably in the Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, and became the first composer to score for the instrument.

What is the purpose of ballet?

The purpose of ballet is to showcase the art of dance, while remaining light, graceful, strong and being technically advanced. The more modern purposes of ballet are to exercise and ballet is very enjoyable so many people do it for fun. Many people think that ballet is simply dancing around in silly tutus and swaying your arms, but it is actually a beautiful display of strength and agility, as well as grace.

Do male dancers wear underwear under their tights?

Male ballet dancers wear a specifically designed undergarment called a "dance belt" that has a strong pouch to support their genitals, prevent injury, and create an non-detailed bulge in front, with a thong rear to minimize show-through lines.

How can you audition for the Paris Opera ballet school?

Unless you are French, or are very very exceptional at ballet, it is difficult to audition for this school. The French are very select with how many foreigners take part in their system. Winning a major competition will help. It has to be a world wide comp though.

When did stravinsky get married?

He married her ( Katerina Nossenko ) in 1906, they knew each other since he was 10 years of age, they had 4 children together.

How do you know your ready for pointe shoes?

AnswerThe block or box of the pointe shoe is made with layers of tutu material and glue. This is called canvas and it make the hard part of the shoe that the dancers stand on. It is said that they are made with wood but this isn't the case.

What are some songs from the nutcracker ballet?

  • Miniature Overture
  • March
  • Scene and Waltz of the Snowflakes
  • Spanish Dance
  • Arabian Dance
  • Chinese Dance
  • Russian Dance
  • Dance of the Reed Pipes
  • Waltz of the Flowers
  • Intrada
  • Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
  • Coda
  • Waltz Finale and Apotheosis

It should be noted that none of these are songs, but movements, or sections of instrumental (orchestral) music. One can call them "pieces of music"; a rather awkward term. A song requires words, although some forms of music are called "Songs without words" and the like - but they are not really songs.

If a female is a ballerina what is a male ballet dancer called?

The term "danseur" is a French term meaning "male ballet dancer." Just as "danseuse" is the female equivalent. And the term "ballerina" actually is an Italian phrase for the PRINCIPAL female ballet dancer. But it has since been used by now to label ANY female taking ballet. Still, just as "ballerina" is a female ballet dancer--"ballerino" is the male equivalent in Italian.

Country in which the nutcracker story originated?

First performed by the Imperial Russian Ballet at the Maryinski Theatre, St. Petersburg, in December, 1892, The Nutcracker ballet was a collaborative effort. Master choreographer Maruis Petipa (1819-1910), a Frenchman, set the staging; Lev Ivanov (1834-1901) was the actual choreographer; and composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote the score to follow Petipa's staging. The Ballet's story originates from a rather complex short story written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffman (1776-1822) called Der Nussknacker und Mausekonig (The Nutcracker and the Mouse King) and from a then popular French version of Hoffman's story written in 1845 by Alexander Dumas, père (1802-1870) titled Casse Noisette (The Nutcracker). Although not performed in this country until the 1940s, it has become a holiday favorite. The Ballet is set in late 18th century Nuremberg, Germany at the home of the wealthy Dr. and Frau Stahlbaum. The Ballet is a nostalgic story of a family Christmas celebration and a little girl's fanciful dream of adventure, a Prince, and a far away Kingdom of Sweets!

What is the max height for ballerina?

It probably depends on a females male partner e.g. If the man is 6ft then she would have to be smaller-under 6ft. It is easier for the girl to be small so that she can be lifted by the man with ease.

What are some of the different ballet turns?

Basic steps and moves is about as basic as it gets. Try stepping in a square to a song with a steady beat to start, not too fast, though. When you are ready to move on, create your own step pattern, maybe to a faster song. After this, try going back to the steady song and add some moves with your arms and upper body. When you have mastered all this, try the fast song to to the routine you have created. If you would rather try a routine already created by another person, go ahead, but master it in the ways just explained.