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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 the word 'ballet' French for?

same in English 'ballet'. I guess you could also say 'Classical dance'

How did pointe shoes start?

Pointe shoes started as a sort of circus act or a stunt. Though no one knows exactly who the first ballerina to go on pointe was, most people say it is Marie Taglioli. The first pointe shoes weren't like ours today, however. They were soft and had very little padding in them.

What is the animal villain in swan lake?

von Rothbart is not any specific animal. He is often portrayed with horns and wings.

What grade should you start learning ballet from If you are a teen beginner?

In my studios, they join Intermediate Foundation. It is like a normal class but it can help your teacher decide what grade you should be in.

What is BTDA ballet?

British Thearter dance association.

What is the difference between Contemporary dance and modern Jazz?

according to ebiswagg in contemporary dance, when you dance it you dance from the inside and you make it soft and interprets whit the dance.

you have to be good in ballet for you to dance the modern jazz,because its mostly your ballet technique you use.

What is the average salary of a professional dancer?

The average salary of a professional dancer varies as to what sort of professional dancer one is asking about. The 3 main types of professional dancers can be catergorized into;

  • Classical Ballet Dancer
  • Commercial Dancer
  • Contemp/Modern Dancer
All three have various salaries and packages depending on contracts. A contract is offered once the dancer has successfully auditioned for a position. This can be minimum of say $100 per show. Or as with a major ballet company $450 per week. Commercial dancers tend to stick to contracts, or as with TV and video work a lump sum. For a TV commercial $2000-3000 for three/four days work. The dance industry is very rollacoster when it comes to making consistent money. It can be difficult to obtain a loan or secure finanicial backing. The experience of being a dancer far outweights the monetry value though.

Who discoverd ballet?

Ballet was invented as a pastime and a royal entertainment system by the Italian Renaissance of the 15th century. It was later developed by the French courts in the 17th century. Over the years, ballet has developed into expressionist, neoclassical, classical, contemporary and modern forms.

How is ballet different from or similar to other types of dance?

Well, ballet is an extremely good workout, which is similar to hip hop, modern, jazz, tap, etc. You mainly work your legs in all of these types of dancing, which is another key similarity. Ballet is fairly similar to modern, you usually dance something that flows together, and you point your feet and stretch your legs a lot. On the other hand, hip hop, jazz, modern and tap have many sudden movements and you turn in a lot. If you're not a ballet dancer, it means your feet are parallel when dancing. Ballerinas dance with their heels pretty much touching and their toes pointing away from their body.

Who was the Asian guy on sytycd?

Alex Wong was the ballet dancer who ended up injuring himself before the competition ended.

What kind of shows does the PNB put on?

The PNB is the Pacific Northwest Ballet. The company offers performances primarily in ballet and modern dance although they also have Opera showpieces, lecture units, and provides classes in ballet, modern dance, choreography, and more to individuals of all ages.

What movements make up a ballet dance?

In Classical Ballet there are seven categories of movement:

Plier "Bend", Etendre "Stretch", Relever "Rise up", Sauter "Jump or Leap", Glisse "Glide", Tourner "turn"

You may find more detailed ballet movements here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_ballet

What is a 2 dollar bill 1953 b series red letters with Jefferson on front Monticello on back J upper left corner and J 2 lower right corner worth?

The J and J2 are printing-plate indicators that don't affect the bill's value.

See the link below for prices.

Also, there is a category specifically for coins and currency that makes it a lot easier to find questions about, well, coins and currency.

What is a demi plea?

A demi pliè is a step used in ballet in which you hold your feet in a position(from 1st-5th)and bend the knees so that the heels stay on the floor and the shoulders, hips, and ankles are aligned vertically.

Where are pointe shoes made?

Pointe shoes are found from many different areas around the world. They can be shipped from Romania, Russia and many other countries.

How does ballet developed?

It was devloped in France in the early 1800's. Back then only boys could do ballet.

What is the average weight of a dancer?

Well it depends. Dancers can be 5 years old to 50 years old.

What ballet is prefomed during the holidays?

The most popular ballet during the winter holiday season is The Nutcracker.

Can I redo my RAD ballet exam?

Yes you can re-take an RAD exam if you want, but its not just about the grade, its the process of the training that makes you a better dancer, not a matter of passing or failing, if you havent already taken your exam, good luck, you will be fine! Hope this helped in some way:)

Which pointe shoes are best for intermediate dancers with a high arch but can't get over all the way on to pointe?

I would always recommend Freed. Freed Studios are great for class, they help develop strong feet. If you can't get all the way over, you need to do some feet strengthening exercises. Also stretch your arches. Look into 3/4 shank shoes for performances.