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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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How much can pointe shoes cost?
hi, well pointe shoes can cost anywhere between $50 to $500 it all depends on make, colour, brand, shape and style. If you're a beginner i recommend buying a pair of shoes between $100 and $300 they're usually what you would pay for shoes and are usually very god quality and have wider platforms (the end you stand on) and softer boxes (the hard bits) just research how to sew on ribbons before you buy (it can be difficult) hope it helps! xxeliza
Ballet helps people to become more flexible as most people know, but what most people don't know it helps with strength and agility too. It actually takes alot of strength for a ballerina to hold herself up and do many things, you need strong ankles, a tough core, muscular legs, etc. Ballerinas have to extend for alot of things like devellope and arabesques and fondus which is where flexibilty comes in hands and have you ever seen how a ballerina does little jumps and leaps and can move very quickly? That's where agility comes in! So conclusivley ballet helps the physical parts of people, but it also helps people to just feel graceful and beautiful. Ballet is an art form that people would be very lucky to learn.
Ballet, although sounding French, actually began in Italy as a form of interpretive dance for fencing.
Ballet was invented about the time of Columbus' voyages to America. Mostly during the 1400's and 1500's. This all happened during the Renaissance.
Italy. Then evolved in France. Then made to be a major league sport in Russia, etc.
How many years of ballet experience should you have before you go on pointe?
Beginning pointe work doesn't always depend on how long you may have been dancing. For example if you are older than say 12 or 13 you may only need 1 or 2 years of ballet training before beginning pointe work. This is because pointe shoes can damage younger feet. However some young students are simply strong enough to hold themselves en pointe. Also it depends on what level of ballet you are. Once you reach pre-elementary then pointe shoes are compulsory if you wish to sit the exam for that grade. In preparation for pre-elementary then often dancers will spend 6 months or so before they reach senior ballet, preparing themselves and breaking in new pointe shoes so that the transition into senior ballet smoother. I hope this helps your ballet.
How do you harden pointe shoes?
for starters, by a pointe shoe with a harder shank. or after you use your pointe shoes, put newspaper inside then. These are guarantied to expand the life of your pointe shoes.
How do you rethread a ballet shoe?
My dance sewing kit contains an upholstery needle, which is fairly blunt and has a large eye. When a string disappears, I proceed as follows:
1. Find a point in the casing where you can feel the string.
2. Make a small cut in the casing at that point, or a bit further back.
3. Use the blunt end of the needle to pull the string out of the casing through the hole.
4. Thread the needle with the string.
5. Put the needle into the casing and thread through.
I do not usually bother to sew up the hole in the casing. It doesn't seem to grow or cause a problem, and of course it might come in handy again.
I do like the idea of the spaghetti-strap hook or just pull out the drawstring completely, thread into a bodkin and rethread through the casing. It takes less than 2 minutes
What is the significance of the dance that Harrison performs with the ballerina?
The dance shows the different abilities that all humans can possess and portray.
How do you wear a women's leotard?
You just wear it as you would any other leotard. But, what i would do is buy a black wrap ballet skirt and, tie it higher up so it hides all of your imperfections.
I thought I was gonna answer this question first!! :P lol.. Just wear it like you wear a one-piece swimsuit. But wear tights on underneath, and if you REALLY need a sports bra, then you can wear one, but you should refrain away from wearing them, just because it looks a little unprofessional, but you can still wear them. So... yeah! (:
In Ballet a leap in the air with one leg outstretched and the other beating against it?
That is what we call a type of jete (forget what it's called at the moment), which is a type of dancing ballet. There are different types; brisees and batteries.
How is proper body alignment in ballet executed?
proper body alignment in ballet is executed by tucking in your pelvis so your bottom does not stick out and straightening your spine. then, higher your chin and stand tall and straight. :)
from a 7 year ballerina.
What famous item was named after Anna pavlova?
Anna Pavlova was believed to be the inspiration for the pavlova, an Australian and New Zealand meringue dessert topped with fruits and whipped cream. The dish was named after Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballet dancer, who was on tour in 1926 and 1929, and whose dances were best described as light and airy, similar to the dessert.
What does the Nutcracker turn into after killing the Mouse King in the a ballet The Nutcracker?
the nutcracker turns into the prince, at least in most versions.
Is ballet the foundation of other dance styles?
No, Grecian dance was very fluid and lyric in style, but did not have the athleticism of ballet , nor did they go en pointe .Besides music then was much simpler wind and string instruments.Not as inspirational as symphonic orchestration .
What kind of under garments do you wear for ballet?
For girls, only a bra. No underwear because it will show under you leotard. For boys, underwear thatis it under tights Leo and shorts
Are ballet shoes and acrobatic shoes the same kind of shoes?
No, ballet shoes are ballet shoes and acrobatic shoes are acrobatic shoes.
How do ballerinas become strong?
Ballet dancer gain strength by repeated use of barre exercises (exercises used to isolate specific muscles), across the floor (moving combinations like leaps and turns) and center work (combining actual dancing with emotions). In addition, many dancers stretch daily to improve flexibility and take Pilates classes in order to maintain a strong core.
What is the salary of a professional bowler?
As of the 2007-08 PBA season, the highest winnings in a year was by Walter Ray Williams who won $419,700 in the 2002-03 season. In a good season, a professional bowler might make $175,000-$225,000.
What is the subject matter of Matthew Bourne's nutcracker?
It is a coming of age story. Clara falls in love with the Nutcracker but he seems to have eyes for Sugar! Act 2 is all about Clara trying to get into the wedding. The ending is, of course, a happy one with true love conquering all & Clara changes from a girl to a woman!
Where do Dance studios get there awesome music?
When refering to the music, I am guessing you are refering to hip hop, or dance music, not classical music. If this is right than, generally the teacher is the one who collects the music they use in a class. This is a natural progression of being interested in dance. New and exciting music is being created all the time from artists all over the world, its just a matter of listening to and then downloading or purchasing the music to be used in class.
The legendary ballerina Marie Carmago did a lot to change the fashion of ballet so as to evolve it. She shortened the ballet skirt to allow more leg and foot movement, put on the now currently fashionable ballet tights--even cut the heels off her shoes so she could have more respectable footwork.
Tap dancing was created because not all people had the access to live music or musical instruments, so by putting taps or pieces of metal to their feet they could produce a sound and entertain.
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