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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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Do soccer players take ballet?
Some soccer players do take ballet classes. I have a peer dancer who is a national soccer player and he takes ballet classes a few times a week. Other athletics such as football players have also been known to take a few ballet classes.
The Nutcracker, A Midsummer's Night Dream, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Coppelia are just a few
What is it called when ballet dancers do splits in the air?
When ballet dancers do the splits in the air it is usually called a spilt leap or a center leap.
What desert is named after a famous ballerina?
The dessert is named "Pavlova" after the great Anna Pavlova.
Which ballet company did darcy bussell first joined?
She trained at the Arts Educational School and the Royal Ballet School, she was later employed by the Royal Ballet, where she became principal.
Who attended Harkness Ballet School in 1972 to became a screen actor?
Patrick Swayze (RIP). We were in ballet class together
All of the dancers i know includinig myself eat normally. Maybe if you are a professional you might try to eat healthier but nothing specific.
How do you make pointe shoes less shiny?
You can "pancake" them. You can do this by putting makeup on them to make thema darker color. You usually use a mouse or a liquid makeup to do this.
Does Karen Kaine have any children?
Yes Karen Kaine has one child, a daughter named Lorrin. Karen's daughter Lorrin was born in 1994 and is 20 years old.
Was igor stravinsky a teacher?
He was a composer of many ballets. Im not so sure he was a teacher. maybe of music though.
Sergei Diaghilev was the artistic director of Les Ballets Russes, which was a ballet company in the early 20th century.
What is the plot of Matthew bournes 'the nutcracker'?
mathew bournes nutcracker is a ballet wich is a romantical story that will blow you hart away with ssex scenes and a man who hops around the stage wearing welll nothing
Which pointe shoes have carbon fiber?
The Gamba brand pointe shoes are made with a carbon fiber shank. I use them because I kill a Grishko "2007" extra hard shank in 3 hours. They are not the prettiest of shoes, and some teachers don't prefer them but if you need a strong shoe I recommend these.
The act of point the toes downward?
"Pointing" your feet. The scientific term is "plantar flexion," but most ballerinas just say that they are pointing their feet or toes.
Who founded the New York city ballet?
Lincoln Kirstein was the co-founder and administrative head of the New York City Ballet. He was born in 1907 and died in 1996 and has been acknowledged as one of the most important influences in the development of 20th century American culture.
