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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 is the stroyline of Matthew bourne's nutcracker?

girl gets toy woo hoo. toy turns into a prince. together they go to the snowy forest then they dance they next go to sweetie land and the humbug stops her going through. gobstoppers come and dance then candy floss ect. they sneak in they see a massive cake with mister ice cream head on top of it

well thats as far as i got to :) bye...

or so you thought.

When was ghost dances choreographed?

Ghost dance was made in 1981 by christopher Bruce.

Do dancers use props in ballet?

sometimes. it depends on what kind of character you are. Princess: crown fairy:wand flower:stick with fake flowers on it ETC.

When did Gumboot dancing start?

gumboot dancing started in the 1880.....answer by Kelly Botha:)

How often is ballet on tv?

A full ballet production is not often shown on TV. You usually have to go to the theaters or buy the movie.

Am I too tall to be a ballerina?

I'm twelve, and I've ALWAYS wanted to be a ballerina, but when I was small, I was in hospital a lot (not for any reasons that effect dancing) and so I've only just started. I'm 5"9 and still growing, will I ever be able to dance for real?

Where was the first ballet showed?

The first ballet was just men dancing around for the King or Lord on his own private stage while all the rich people watched in the 1600's.

Which film and musical are about a miners son who wishes to become a ballet dancer?

Billy Elliot, I'm not sure if it's Elliott, or Elliot. But it's definitely that.

How many shoes do dancers use in a year?

they go through a lot! I used to do ballet and I always had to have back-ups just in case they would be worn out or start hurting my feet. my guess is definitely probably a little over 15 pairs in a year.

How do you become a professional ballerina?

# Take ballet classes! All ballerinas must start somewhere but the beginning is best to learn the art and technique hidden behind it. Most ballet students begin young but older students have the dream to become a famous ballerina. Starting ballet lessons doesn't mean you can't become a famous professional ballerina it just means you need to work a bit harder to achieve your dream! # Participate in ballet performances and recitals with your dance school to learn how it feels to be on stage in front of a live audience. # Once you know you are confident enough and you have your skills and techniques in a good state join performance companies or ballet companies. NOTE: if you are unsure about companies ask your ballet teacher or even keep participating in all concerts etc and wait for recognition or even a scholarship! # Once you are in a company and performing you are know as a 'professional dance' however it doesn't mean you are famous so keep trying and do your best! TIPS: the moment you say how good you are you stop trying so ALWAYS try and never give up. Do whatever it takes it will be worth it in the end!

How did ballet first exist?

The first ballets were performed about 500 years ago in Italy and France. They were usually exciting shows of dancing and singing performed for the royal families and their guests.

The first real ballet on record was staged in the year 1581. The grand performance was calledLe Ballet Comique de la Reine, meaning "The Comic Ballet of the Queen." Catherine de Medici, the French queen, arranged the ballet performance to celebrate a wedding. The ballet started at 10PM and lasted for 5 hours. About 10,000 guests were in attendance.

What music is in joffrey ballet age of innocence?

Philip Glass Symphony No. 3, 2nd and 4th movements

Philip Glass "The Poet Acts"

Thomas Newman "Little Children (End Title)".

What does pivot mean in ballet?

well in netball it means that spin around on one foot maybe it could be like that.

What ballet shows are well known?

Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, A Midsummer's Night Dream, and Cinderella are just a few

What 3 ways ballet evolved from early ballet to contemporary?

"Early ballet" could be interpreted in a number of ways. Ballet originated in the courts of the Renaissance period. It would have looked drastically different from the theatrical form of ballet (classical or contemporary) with which we are familiar today.

If 17th century ballet is as early as you want to regress, here are 3 ways that ballet has evolved: Unlike today, aristocracy and royalty were the primary performers. Performances are now much shorter. Louis XIV danced several roles in a 12-hour ballet that likely included spoken word, music, dance and pantomime. Footwear has evolved over time from a heeled shoe to slippers and/or pointe shoes. The heel was eliminated after the French Revolution and the first pointe shoes with a box didn't appear until late 19th century. The tutu also became popular for female dancers during this time.

It is a huge leap from the early ballets of the 17th century to contemporary ballet. The jump from 19th century to 20th or 21st century seems more manageable. Three notable ways ballet has evolved during this time are that programs may consist of three or four short works rather than a full evening's performance; choreography, music, and design are usually dictated by the subject matter; and the corps de ballet are a much more integral part of the ballet. Many contemporary ballet companies do not even acknowledge this hierarchy, establishing an ensemble of performers instead.

How popularity is ballet?

AnswerReally popular actually in my ballet class there's about 20 people

I have loads of people in my ballet class. And there are even more in the little people class!!

Ballet is an excellent sport that everone can enjoy, so if you want to try, just find a good, local school.

What book is the nutcracker ballet based on?

The Nutcracker was not based on a book. The Nutcracker was written by Peter Tchaikovsky.

What GCSE's do you need to be a dancer?

It depends were you live i guess as there is many dance Uni's if that is what you mean.

but if you do a really good aditition you should have no problem getting in.

hope this answered your question but truthfuly i feel that you do not need any to become a dancer because you can learn your self