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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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Who is ceyhun ozsoy?

He is a former principal dancer with Turkish National Ballet and currently runs his own ballet academy in Texas, USA

What is margot fonteyn known for?

Margot Fonteyn (1919 1991) was known as an exceptionally gifted ballerina. She was appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Royal Ballet by Queen Elizabeth II

Former name of the marlinsky ballet?

Its former name is the Imperial Russian Ballet.

Can you start pointe if you have been ballet dancing for four years one class a week not dancing over the summer?

Your teacher should be able to tell you whether or not you have the skill and strength to start pointe.

Pointe-work is very difficult on your ankles, feet and legs, so you must be fully developed (ie. though most of puberty) to begin pointe, or else you may seriously injure yourself.

The bottom line is, your teacher, if she has any experience at all, should be able to tell you whether or not you are physically ready to begin pointe

Where does the word ballet come from?

It originates from the Italian verb ballare, meaning "to dance" (as well as being the root of "ball" to mean a formal dance). The word became ballet in French, which is why English speakers continue to pronounce the last syllable as "ay" rather than "ett".

Where did classical ballet begin?

Ballet origanated in France in the early fifteenth century.

Was ballet first a part of Opera?

A ballet section was considered essentail in nearly all early opera, often on equal terms with the singing, in later years (about 1850 or so ) it diminished to the degree of the ballet section being there just to employ the dancers insted of giving them the night off.

Do you wear a bra and underwear with a gymnastics leotard?

Usually no. Typically there is a built in bra and a liner. Wearing a bra and underwear usually gets bulky especially when you are moving around a lot.

What is a step like a tendu?

I do not know if I am spelling this right but degashay

degashay- is a tendu but your foot actually brushes off the ground instead of just sliding to a point