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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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Where was the nutcracker first performed?

the firs=t one that performed was the ones that made the nutcracker Ballet it make sure its a type that could made all this in 1944

Do Russian ballet dancers have to be naked for tryouts?

No! In the past young dancers (8-10) would audition for the Vagonava Academy Russian of Ballet wearing a pair of underwear shorts or a leotard so that the teachers could see their musculature, but never did they audition naked.

Do female ballet dancers shave their pubic hair?

To the best of my knowledge the answer is yes. My daughter's ballet teacher had a meeting with all the mothers and told us that she wanted all the girls to be fully shaved. She explained that she didn't want any panty lines showing. She also didn't want any hair showing under their light colored tights. She also said shaving was a time honored practice for ballet dancers. All the mothers understood the reasons and had no problem with the recommendation. My daughter said all her friends wanted wanted to shave whether they were dancers or not.

What are steps of polka sa nayon?

What are the basic dance step in dancing Polka sa Nayon?

What is the term for tiptoe in ballet?

en pointe - on the very tips of your first 3 toes

demi pointe - on the balls of your feet

Why has ballet been referred to as one of the least accessible art forms?

Probably because it takes a long time and a lot of dedication to perfect the art. Also, it costs more on average to buy all the equipment and pay the classes than other art forms, especially when you get onto pointe. Ballet requires performance, stamina, flexibility, determination and technical skill and flair. You are required to master different end of the spectrum and you need to be able to know and use your whole body to help you.

What are toe boxes in ballet?

In a pointe shoe there is the hard part at the end of the shoes wear the dancer puts most of her weight on and dancers on called the block. Around the block there is also a hard part but not as hard as the block. This hard part gives the dancer support around the toes this is called the toe box.

What are the best pointe shoes for a girl with low arches and Egyptian toes?

i can rcommend the grishko 2007 pointe shoes. they work very well for all kinds of feet.

How do you know if your ballet shoe is left or right?

Well actually ballet shoes don't have a left and right when you put them on see which one feels better on each foot after a while when u stand in first position your feet will start to roll and then you will know that its time to switch them.

What are five position of classical ballet?

1. pisition ) legs are side by side with the heels of both feet touching

2. position)legs are apart with the feet turned outward

3. postiton)the front (right) leg is partially in front of the leg and slightly separated from it

4. position)the same as the fourth position except that the leg and leg and feet are positioned tightly together

THERE IS NO FIVTH POSITION

WRITEN BY YAYA COBB

What is the name of the most famoust Christmas ballet?

The most famouse christmas ballet is called the nutcracker.

What is ensemble in dance?

An ensemble in dance is just like it means in music. It's a group of people dancing with one another.

What are some similarities between classical ballet and contemporary ballet?

Classical and contemporary ballet bear a resemblance to each other but there are many big differences. Contemporary ballet is usually much faster, and doesn't really tell a story it is usually abstract. There is also much more freedom in contemporary ballet, choreographers can try new and different steps, it also is not as focused on turnout and high extensions, and is alot lower to the ground then classical ballet which is all about turnout high extensions and is very lifted up.

What are pre pointe shoes?

Pre pointe shoes are toe shoes with a soft shank. u may go up on these shoes but not enough for full support.

Is Ballet a French word?

yes it is or at least based on the French language

What are the birdsong costumes?

Costume designer Genevieve Bennett used mostly neutral grey and blue colours so that they could adapt to different lighting. However, they had added features such as bright neon colours and dipped edges to the trousers and tunics to help the dancers stand out and for the audience to recognise them as well.

What songs are in the movie Ballet Shoes?

A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody

(song Winifred sings for the Alice In Wonderland audition)

I don't know who the original writer is or who recorded it originally, however, on itunes they have several versions by many different artists.

Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries

(Song playing while Garney and the others are sewing and fitting the dance uniforms for the girls)

This song was written by Buddy G. DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson in 1931.

I am not sure which version is the one used in the film, but I'm thinking it could be the one by Rudy Vallee (1931), or the New Cumberland Orchestra, but it could possibly be another I don't know of (I'm not sure). There is another 1931 version by Leslie "Hutch" Hutchinson (no brass, and slightly slower) but personally, I think that the Rudy Vallee is the best version (the other one I mentioned is good too but the audio on itunes sounds bad).

Ray Noble & His Orchestra_The Very Thought of You

(Song Mr. Simpson plays for Garney when they are dancing towards the end)

This song was originally written and recorded by Ray Noble in 1934.

Fryderyk F. Chopin_Nocturnes, op.9, Nocturne in B flat minor, op.9-1

(Song playing while Posey dances during her private lessons)

Such a beautiful song! Chopin wrote great nocturnes and is the most popular of this type of music that developed in the 1800s, he's my personal favorite composer.

Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky_The Nutcracker Ballet Suite

(Song playing in the main menu of the DVD and throughout the film)

I'm sure you've heard this one, I like it but because I've heard it SO MANY times through out my life (and I usually prefer the "gloomy" nocturnes), I don't really bother listening to it on my own even though I have it so I don't know which is the exact piece used in the movie, but check out the suite if you like it.

Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky_From 'Swanlake', Ballet Suite op.20, I- Scene (Moonlight)

(Song playing when Madame Fedolia and Posey are watching Valentin Manoff's ballet)

*Just in case you don't know, a "suite" means a song from a series of songs, in other words, a set (usually dances such as ballet). This is why you will find several songs with slightly different names when you're looking for one particular song.

Its pretty easy to find songs when they have lyrics, but unfortunately, since the other songs in the film don't have lyrics, and are not credited at all, I have no idea who performs them! These are the only ones I have as of now.

How much does ballet shoes cost?

depends on the type of shoe

jazz shoes ; $20- $80

ballet shoes ; $15 - $40

pointe shoes; $40- $100

Which year did ballet dancing started?

The history of ballet, is linked with the history of war and swimming. The dolphins and sharks had many forms of dance, which over time assisted the development of ballet as we know it today. So ballet has grown from many influences, not just 'invented' one day. Read 'Ballet in Western Culture, A history and origins and evolution' by Carol Lee, this will give an understanding of how ballet has developed over the centuries.

What money currency was used in the 1700's - 1800's in the northeastern tribes?

in the 1700's and 1800's the money they used where

Shillings
Farthings
Sixpencces
threepences
Half pennies
Half crowns

What are Clark shoes made of?

They're made of materials like other shoes. From leather to rubber. Rumors have been made that the soles have been made from pig fat. (I am not an employee of making Clark shoes so I'm not sure.) To learn more accurate and guarantee information, please visit the Clark shoes official company web site.