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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
How long is the Swan Lake ballet?
P.I. Tchaikovsky's score for "The Nutcracker" runs about 88 minutes. Conductors can affect this by speeding up or slowing down passages. Groups performing this ballet sometimes repeat or eliminate musical phrases to fit their choreography.
A set designer is a person who puts props on the stage for the right appearance
Did Igor Stravinsky play the piano?
No. Tchaikovsky is better.
It depends on the person. I like Dvorak better because he had a proclivity for oboe and English horn solos (both of which I play). I don't dislike Tchaikovsky, just like Dvorak a lot more.
What practical experience is needed to become a teacher?
Each state has its own requirements. All states require a bachelors degree in education for K-6 teachers or a bachelors in the area of specialty for middle and high school teachers. In most states, additional competency tests are required. Also, a submission of your fingerprints to be run through various criminal databases is required in all states.
How long would it take an inexperiened 15 year old to start ballet and move on to pointe?
It's not a matter of whether you are, or are not good enough, but whether you are strong enough. Some people say you are strong enough if you can stay on demi for 45 seconds, but this is a load of rubbish. My best advice is to ask your ballet teacher, he / she should know what they're talking about so if they say no, do not disagree as dancing en pointe is VERY dangerous if you are not strong enough. :D
yeh she is right I just got on pointe and oh the pain... I think that it is fun though by the way I am 12 to
Yeah shes totally right. 12 13 14 are the age you get them usually but it doesnt matter how good your technique is, all that matters is how strong your ankles, thighs, and other muscles are. i hope you get your pointe shoes:)
Do male ballet dancers have to wear tights to perform?
In practices or rehearsals, for the same reason as female ballet dancers do. It is considered an "appropriate" form of dance wear, covers up, and it comfortable. In performances, it is often just how most costumes are done. Females tend to wear dresses or skirts, and men tend to wear simple tights and elaborate tops. That is just how the costumes have evolved, generally speaking.
Names of the three Ballets of Stravinski?
He composed not three but four ballets for the Ballets russes
The Firebird
Petrouchka
The Rite of Spring and
Appolon Musagetes
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What are the top 50 ballet companies in the US?
definitely....
* Top Dance Studio* Performing Arts Dance Theater In Howell,MI
1. Dance Town, Florida (two loactions in Miami and West Palm Beach. D'angelo and Amanda who won live to dance are based at dance town Miami)
2.The Winnerschool SLC, Utah
3.The Dance Club, in Provo, Utah
4.The Dance Depot in Idaho
5.Jenny's Dance Centre, Illinois
6.M&M Dance, Illinois
7.Xcel Dance Productions
8.Art in Motion
9.Ambition Dance Company, Illinois
10.Inspire Dance Company
11. Storm Dance Alliance, Illinois
12.Larkin Dance tied with dance arts centre
13. Noretta Duntworth
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is the composer of Swan Lake. The scenario for Swan Lake was taken from old Russian folk tales.
What are some of the famous ballet dancers?
- Anna Pavlova
- Margot Fonteyn
- Natalia Markarova
- Rudolf Nureyev
- Darcey Bussell
- Mikhail Baryshnikov
- Ethan Stiefel
- Julie Kent
- Darcy Kistler
- Vladmir Malakov
- Sascha Radetsky
- Jeremy Blanton
- George Balanchine
- Marie Taglioni
- Maya Plitsetskaya
- Karen Kain
- Vaslov Nijinsky
- Polina Seminove
- Sylvie Guillem
- Fernando Bujones
- Anthony Dowell
- Herman Cornejo
What is the difference between classical ballet and contemporary ballet?
The most significant difference between contemporary and classical ballet, is the basic way the body moves. Classical is very structured with emphysis on lifting up, poise and dramatic storytelling through fictional fables. Contemporary developed as a breakaway from the rigidity of classical, the concept being free and more earth bound. Today though there are several forms of contemporary that are quite structured. Generally though no specific story line is demonstrated, more of ideas and outlines as a guide to the inspriation of the movement.
What is a professional dancer called?
Classical ballet is a very fine type of dance. It has mostly slow moves and work on form. The guys are used as framework for the women. This is the most simplest answer I can give you.
-12 years dancing
How is flexibility used in dance?
In almost every form of dance, a dancr must move properly. This is most over with precision and elegance. Moving fluidly is also important for many jazz or lyrical o ballet type dances, too. To be able to do certain moves (leaps, stretches, slpits, turns, ect.), a person must be able to easily move their body in the ways required without harming themself. By being flexible, a dancer is easily able to do so, thus helping them with perfecting their dance technique and the overall effect and look of the actual dance.
Where can one purchase a ballet bra?
One of the best places to buy ballet shoes and other dance gear is at discountdance.com. However, I recommend buying from a local dance store so that you are able to be properly fitted in the shoes.
When did Marie taglioni rise on pointe?
In 1832, the famous ballerina Marie Taglioni was the first to dance a full length ballet (Les Sylphide) en pointe, although her shoes were much different than the pointe shoes used today.
Where can one buy a nutcracker ornament?
One very easy place to purchase Steinbach nutcrackers is Ebay or Amazon. There is also websites that claim to sell authentic Steinbach nutcrackers, always make sure they come with a certificate of authentication.
What were the first musical instruments used for?
the first instrument made was the harmonica
the first instrument made by man was 60,000 years old ,which was a flute, but really the first instrument was the human voice because anything that produces sound can be served as a musical instrument
The human voice!
well it was kinda the birds voice because the sing to.
What awards did maria Tallchief's little sister get?
1996 Received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors
Swan Lake was written because it was to express the feelings of the writer, feeling it was his duty to write a play. Just as a singer writes songs, or as a dancer makes up dance steps or as a poet writes poems, this writer obviously felt it was his place in the world to be a playwriter.
Understand, foolish little child?
