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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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What is a good book for someone preparing for a grade 6 classical ballet exam?
You should try reading The Ballet Companion by Eliza Gaynor Minden. It has information on ballet's history, a glossary of terms, and lots of useful information on everything from doing a bun to auditioning and performing. What I expect would help the most, however, are the sections written on ballet movements like tendues, grande battements, and pirouettes. They have lots of pictures and give you really informative tips for each ballet movement!
What is the costume do dancers varsovienne wear?
Girls wear white blouse black velvet bodice , black big bow , colored apron , colored stockings and hair in two braids .. men wear black knickers ...
The Story of Ballet:
Ballet emerged in the Italian Renaissance court in the late 15th century...
The Dance then traveled to France in the 17th century at the time of King Louis the 14th... afterwards ballet went to Russia and Denmark in 1850...
Much after in the 20th century ballet is still performed with a strong influence on the population of the globe...
For more info go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet
A story ballet is a ballet show that tells a story. Example- The Clara and the Nutcracker ballet tells of a little girl who gets a toy for christmas and has a crazy dream involving the Nutcracker coming alive, a bloodthirsty Rat King and traveling to the Land of Sweets.
What country does the word ballet originate from?
ballet originated in italy, but the french noticed it and used it for themselves. the word ballet originated from the word ballare, meaning 'dance' in latin.
How do ballet plies help your groin?
It helps the dancer have a better balance and posture so when you get into a dance number, instead of falling all over the place, you gain that balance that's beautiful.
What happened to Tom Green on dance academy?
He was walking along that road and he got hit by a bus/car.
Who wrote the nut cracker ballet?
I'm not sure who wrote the original story, but I think it was german. Then Tchaikovsky wrote the music for the ballet!
Hope this helps!
What comes first merit or highly commended in ballet?
It goes from lowest to highest... Pass, Merit, Commended, then highly commended
What is a ballet spin called in French?
A ballet "spin" or "whirl" (as dancers call it) is called a pirouette. A pirouette can be done in either direction: outward ("en dehors") or inward ("en dedans").
It can also be performed on the ball of the foot or "en pointe." To perfect a pirouette, you have to have proper body alignment and you must spot. Spotting means to find a visual focus on the wall, and keep your eyes on that one spot while whirling (or spinning) around.
What are male and female ballet dancers called?
In French, males are called "danseur"; females are called "danseuse."
In Italian, males are called "danzatore;" females are called "danzatrice."
What do irash dancer keep still while dancing?
While the English were occupying Ireland, they forbade the Irish from performing their songs or dances or even speaking their native language (Gaelic). The legend says that Irish dancers started to keep their arms still so that they could dance around and English looking through the windows wouldn't be able to tell.
I have been an Irish dancer for 11 1/2 years, and not all modern Irish dancers keep their arms by their sides, but they do have significantly less arm movement than most other types of dance.
Yes, Of course they can. Why not? Can women be in the criminal career? Yes!
Where does Natalia Makarova live and what is she doing now?
"She's retired from her true forte--ballet. And she's been working extensively acting on the stage. She's done some television also. She's even been to the Royal Ballet, The Mariinsky Theatre and The American Ballet Theatre for galas and speeches and such.
She also teaches and coaches ballet, occasionally choreographs. She lives in London, England with her husband. She has said of her son, 'He has a better instep than I do.' I feel he may be following in his father's footsteps as an industrialist rather than his mothers as a prima ballet dancer leaving historical foot-marks all over the world. I imagine his mother casts a larger shadow anyway. But I have to wonder... does he dance at all?"
--Sincerely Wondering, Dane Youssef
