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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 are the most difficult ballet dances?
In my opinion they are all extremely difficult but the most difficultare prehaps Gisselle, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beutybecause each has variations that are so difficult that it is hard to imagine.
What are the grades for RAD ballet?
Pre-Primary- You can start from 2 and there is no exam anymore, it is a very basic class where there is actually not alot of dancing but more preparation for dancing.
Primary- The next step up
Grade 1- the real dancing starts but is still very basic. (First grade you can take exams in.)
Grade 2- This is the year Character dancing is also added into the Exam
Grade 3- gets a little harder. (Hardest exam until grade 6)
Grade 4- Starts to get more to a beginning/intermediate level of dancing
Grade 5- continues(The Grade I am in)
Grade 6- requires skill, but still not incredibly challenging.
Grade 7- Challenging. (Only good dancers make it this far.)
Grade 8 as well- Very Challenging (Last grade.)
then there's the pointe work grades which are:
(11yrs+,some start younger but it's not recommended because it's bad for your feet to start too young.)
intermediate foundation
intermediate
advanced foundation
advanced 1
advanced 2
There is a dance university course and a dance teaching university course.
What are the names for the five feet positions in ballet?
First position is when you bring your heels together and have your toes face outwards.
Second positions is keeping your feet in first position and then moving them out a little to the side...about the length of one (normal) human foot.
Third position is sliding one of your feet from second position in front of the other so that your heel is in the middle of your other foot.
Fourth position is sliding your front foot forward a little bit from third position.
Fifth position is bringing that front foot back to have the heel touch the tip of the toe and move your toes close to the heel of your other foot (but not too much)
Ballet doesn't necessarily make you taller, as that is something that I'm sure you can't control. However it does help to give you a better posture, in which you hold your body in a controlled way. So you would eventually not hunch your back (which you automatically do without realising) .
So I suppose that by doing ballet you would stand a little taller!
What are all the ballet steps?
- All of the ballet steps are:
- cote
- plie
- jump
- sissone
but one of them are not a ballet step gust what is is ?
Why should you not were pointe shoes on carpet?
You aren't supposed to do pointe on carpet because your pointe shoes need a strong, hard floor so the shoe can be supported. If you do it on carpet, the boxes, the shanks, and your ankles aren't supported and it would be very easy for your ankles to roll out or in, causing your ankle to break.
What are positions 3 and 4 in ballet?
3rd position- Both feet are turned out, but with one of the heels touching the other foot's instep, halfway along the foot.
4th Cuaze- Feet are turned out, one foot is about a foots distance away from the other, the toes and heels are oppositely in line. (It is like 5th position except the front foot is slid away from the rear one).
4th Ouvert- (Not as common but still a position) Like 4th Cuaze, but the front foot is moved outwards to the side slightly, so when a grande plié is demonstrated, both heels are able to stay on the floor unlike 4th Cuaze when the heels are lifted. It is like 1st position but both feet slid out with about a foots distance between them.
arabesque
Im 14 and 10 stone you want to start ballet what shoes do you start with?
Start with soft leaher shoes because pointe are for advanced ask you ballet teacher about shoes and more
What causes your feet to hurt when you first get out of bed in the morning?
You may have plantar fasciitis.
an opera ballet is an opera that incorporates ballet dancing in part to tell the story of the opera
Upside-down is best (this keeps them flat and compact). You can stack them on a shelf or store them on a tutu pole.
How do you become a famous ballerina?
Get lots of training, lots of practice, years of experience, work hard and be very very lucky.
AnswerYou can also go onto (www.ballerinagallery.com). It has a list of famous ballerinas and if you click on their names you can see pitcures of them and read a little biography.See how they got started.You also need to work tremendously hard and be able to deal with some pain.You could also visit summer camps over the summer to get a variety of dance training.Auditions for thoes usually start in January and go through March.Look in dance magazines such as Pointe Magazine, Dance Magazine, and Dance Spirit.Thoes magazines have pointers and dance stuff in them.Hope you become a famous dancer. Another AnswerIf you want to be a famous ballerina you definitely have to be dedicated. You have to take a lot of ballet classes in a week, and your toes are going to hurt really bad (pointe shoes kill) You will probably need to go to a few summer dance camps. If you want to become famous, it is good to start out at a ballet company with a lot of other dancers that are really good. Good luck :-) ANOTHER ANSWER IS YOU CAN CALL 18889266335 AND JUST SAY THAT A FRIEND TOLD YOU TO CALL THIS AND YOU WANT TO BECOME FAMOUSWell, I would say years of training, dedication, stretching, pilates, and eisteddfods, high marks in exams, and then going through pointe work.......Anyways.. after a while you can audition for some major ballet company, and hope for the best... then work super dooper hard in classes to get a good role in a ballet!! good luck and happy dancing!!!
What is the plot of ballet Excelsior?
Excelsior is a tribute to the scientific and industrial progress of the 19th century, from the electric light to the telegraph, steam engine, and Suez Canal. As such it foreshadows the Futurism movement.
When do you get new pair of pointe shoes?
Normally, you get a new pair when your old ones are dead (the shank broke/ the box is not hard anymore) or you get some new ones when you grow out of them (obviously. but hopefully your pointe shoe will be dead by the time your foot grows a whole size larger...)
How many pointe shoes does a professional dancer go through in a year?
I'm not exactly a professional dancer but I go through about a pair a week. Most dancers will need a new pair atleast once a month and I have separate ones for performances and practices
Is hip hop bad for a ballet dancer's body?
Nooo becausee they are really athletic & they will keep thenselves fit at all times & keep that body figure .
Why is posture important in ballet?
Posture is important in ballet because that is what makes you look graceful and strong. A slouched or over arched back will offset the rest of you moves and you will not appear very pretty. Your posture is also what holds all your moves together.
Which is better cheerleading or dance?
Everyone has a different opinion. If you ask a dancer which is better she or he will say dance. Whereas if you ask a cheerleader which one is better she will say cheerleading. Only you can decide which one you like better.
Ballet is known for the difficulty and grace in performing and dancing.
Does it matter what color leotard you wear to ballet?
It depends on the studio. If you go to a hard-core really strict studio, they will probably require you to wear black. But a more familyfriendly less strict studio will probably let you wear any leotard you want in any color. Check with the teachers/staff at your studio to find out
