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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 fought in Clara's dream in the nutcracker?
The Nutcracker and his soldiers, and the Mouse King (Queen in some versions) andhis/her mice.
Why are pointe shoes fun to tie?
Well, it's only fun the very first time you tie them. After that you realize it's not really THAT fun, and that if you do it wrong, it hurts. I mean, i guess it's kinda fun, but all you're doing is crisscrossing ribbon on your ankle...
What is the difference between ballet and Jazz?
well ballet is more like more slower then jazz well, i dont know alot about ballet but i know about jazz i take jazz and you do more fast moves then ballet plus the musc is faster and the dance moves are quicker and less complicated.Ballet i tried it and it was hard for me because you should start off at a early age and they are very difficult moves while jazz anyone could learn easily.
When did dancing become popular?
Dancing has been around since the beginning of music. I believe that dancing has always been, and will always be popular with different groups of people although particular styles of dance become more popular in different eras. For example, now hip hop is the popular style, in the seventies it was disco, and in the fifties the jitterbug.
No, it is not. But many people feel that because now it is ushelly girls who join. It used to be in russia that only guys would join, there would be few girls. It was also the two greatest honor was for your kid to be- in the Russian army, or- to be in Russian ballet. It's legit. plus, it takes alot of strenght and endurance. Many girls are scared away by that fact after the try it. Also, many football players do it to build up their muscles because they take the same muscles. And I would just like to pointe out- ballet is tecnically not a sport. It's harder. :)
Why is ballet dancer able to rotate on her toes?
ballet dancers enable themselves to rotate or 'pirouette' on her toes by the use of very helpful pointe shoes. Pointe shoes are made of a soft material at the heel, but at the 'vamp' (where your toes begin) a slight wooden material is used to make a flat surface on the box or shank of the shoe. This is why ballerinas can rise 'en pointe' as we dancers say
What are the Classical ballet dance moves?
There are tons of different ones, but soime of the most commone ones are plie, pirouette, tendu, and degage. Because my keyboard doesn't have them as keys, I can't type the appropriate accents.
The romantic tutu was first created for and worn by Marie Taglioni. She was also the first ballet dancer to dance "en pointe." In order to show off her feet and legs, the tutu fell just below the knee, as it normally does today.
How do you tie ballet slippers?
If you mean pointe shoes, you take the outsdie ribbon, bring it around the inside of the foot just above the ankle, and keep bringing it around until you can put it under where you wrapped it around, just behind the ankle. Then you take the inside ribbon and wrap it aroudn the outside ankle. When it meets with where the outside ribbon is, you tie the two ribbons in a knot and tuck it up under where it can't be seen. Flat shoes, aren't tied they are just slipped on.
What does a ballet dancer usually wears?
Leotard: Just a basic correct-fitting leotard is good.
Tights: Depends on your studio's requirements, but pink or black for girls is good. (Black tights are usually cut off just above the ankle and do not tuck into your shoes)
Legwarmers: Can be different sizes and colors, usually used when it is cold or when the dancer is recovering from an injury she/he may use a legwarmer to warm up the injured ankle or whatever it is faster.
Shirts: Some classes allow you to wear shirts. They should be tight fitting though so your teacher can see your body better.
Sweatpants: Most teachers do not like you to wear sweatpants because the obstruct their view of your legs. If you are allowed to wear them they are usually only allowed during winter.
Unitard: Some dancers may prefer a unitard- a one piece leotard basically.
For guys, it is usually a white shirt and black tights or a unitard.
It varies depending on what studio/company you dance with though. Some require a certain color leotard, etc. My company has specific colors assigned to each level of class, until you get to the advanced level, in which you can wear any color. So check the website of your dance studio or call them and ask.
How many Siblings did Maria Tallchief have?
Maria Tallchief has two siblings. A younger sister and an older brother.
Who stole Anna Pavlova's pointe shoes?
Nobody knows, they were left on her urn when she died, and have since then been stolen. i honestly don't know who can be that disrespectful
Joffrey dancers may refer to: * students of the internationally acclaimed Joffrey Ballet School, which is located in New York and trains dancers for many of the world's finest ballet companies, or * members of The Joffrey Ballet, located in Chicago since 1996
Is 12 too late to start ballet and become a prima ballerina later?
NO! It's never too late to start dancing! 12 is actually young compared to some prima ballerinas, believe it or not! If you are trying to go pro though, make sure you can go to a good school that can get you up to par in the dancing world. GOOD LUCK!
Ballet has benifted me by helping me sit, and stand up straighter.also it helps with balance if your very off balance you will see a change after at least 3 months.
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Is there something in ballerina shoes that allow the ballerina to dance on her toes?
Yes, the Pointe shoe is padded. With layers of cloth and glue, the toe is padded so the ballerina can stand on it like a platform.
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