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Dance

A beautiful form of expression, dance is the movement of one's body, usually to a rhythm or music. Ask questions about the history of dance and types of dance here.

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What are the Irish dance grades?

Novice, Begininers, Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Open In the USA, its Beginner 1, beginner 2, novice, open prizewinner, preliminary championships, open championships :)

Who is louie spence's partner?

As of September 2011, all that has been revealed about Louie Spence's relationship status is that he is indeed in a civil relationship and refers to his significant other as his husband. However, the name of his partner has not been revealed.

How do you make creatures advanced in spore GA so that you can make them dance etc?

to advance in sprore in the creature stage, you have to continue to eat make friends/enemies dig up new parts by clicking on the bones you see scattered around. Then when you want to give your creature new parts such as feet that let you dance you click call a mate and thats how you advance in spore.

Is aerobics consider a dance?

I believe so...

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To other contributers: If you think different please edit because I used my opnion.

Can you do ballet if you are 14 years old?

Yes, you can start ballet at any age. However, you may want to, if you have not already, learn the positions of the arms and feet as well as perhaps some basic movements such as plies. This should give you a strong base. Look on the internet or books such as The Young Dancer: A Young Enthusiast's Guide to Ballet.

Are ballet clothes uncomfortable?

Yes

To some people they are - for example a tutu might be a bit itchy because of the tulle.

Leotards and tights, however, (providing they are the right size) are made of comfortable stretchy materials.

Either way, once you get used to wearing ballet gear, it may very well begin to feel like a second skin.

What is spilt sole ballet slippers?

Split sole ballet slippers are just ballet slippers that have a sole in the bottom of the shoe that is spit or not connected. Other ballet slippers just have a strip that goes all the way across the bottom of your foot.

How do you improve your arch for ballet?

I have extremely low arches. I try to do the following exercises everday:

Start off with the easy ones.

I do tendu exercises, degage exercises, and rond de jambe exercise at the barre just to warm up. You can also just to feet exercises, like rolling your ankles, etc. Next, face the barre or anything resembling a barre. Plie in first position. Roll up into forced arch. As you stretch your knees to releve, you want to focus on keeping your heels in the same place as they were in forced arch. Reverse this by starting off in releve, going into forced arch, plie, and stretch. Repeat 5 to 10 times.

Next I lightly stretch my feet.

One foot at a time, you take one hand and place it on the bottom of your heel. You take the other hand and place it on the top of your toes. You lightly push your toes down, while pushing your heel up. Hold this for 15 seconds and repeat 10 times each foot.

Then form the arch.

If your feet are weak, do this exercise sitting. If your feet are strong, do this exercise standing. The exercise is called doming. Place your feet on the floor, whether you're sitting or standing. Lift your ankle bones and try to form a higher arch. Hold this for 10 seconds and repeat 15 to 20 times.

After, USE THERA BANDS.

Not only are thera bands for strengthening, but they will make your arch more flexible. Do exercises, such as simply pointing and flexing your foot with the Thera Band wrapped around your metatarsals.

Not only do you want to stretch, but you want to strengthen.

Simply place pencils or marbles on the floor. Pick up the items using just your toes. Repeat 20 times each foot.

In between these exercises, roll a tennis ball under your foot.

NEVER place your toes under a couch and stretch your knees. This is extremely dangerous and could be harmful. If you feel you need more than just these exercises, there are certain foot stretching products. I purchased the Ballet Foot Stretch and highly recommend it. It is expensive, but worth it. Because of the price, you should be serious about ballet when purchasing this product. It is specifically made for ballerinas and is safe because you control the stretch. Here's a link to learn more: footstretch.com. If you decide to purchase this product, make sure to use it once your warm and after the exercises listed above. I warn you to not expect this product for a month after ordering. I started to get worried, so I made an international call to Spain, where it is made. They explained that each device is hand made to your foot size and may not be shipped for a month.

Remember your feet are only one part of your body. Do not focus on them in class or you may start to forget and lose technique in the rest of your body. Just remember to point, do not sickle, and wing when necessary. Your foot's arch will develop with age, as well. Continue to do these exercises, but be aware of your body and not just feet in class. In the end, companies will accept you for your technique and not for your arch!

What are some conversation starters for when your dancing with a guy in middle school?

possible teachers you have in common, up coming events, sports, what he is wearing (commenting on this should be done if you actually like what he's wearing.)

Things like that....Although, being yourself and going with the flow can be a key factor in a conversation. Have fun, and don't be too too worried about it. What happens happens, and in the words of Mcbeth, what's done is done.

Where to get dresses for dances?

you can get them from malls and dress express in passadena :-)

Standing on your toes in ballet is?

it is called pointe (or toe, by some people). Pointe shoes allow dancers to dance and stand on the tips of their toes because of the hard box of the shoe. Dancer's feet are also very strong to do this safely and well. And yes, it does hurt (not too badly though)

Is salsa a romantic dance?

It depends how you are dancing. You could consider it romantic but I for one do not.

Where did Matty M go after Blood On The Dance Floor?

Blood On The Dance Floor is an American electro pop duo from Florida. A former member was Matty M who provided vocals. It is unknown what he did after leaving the band.

Could you name me 20 ballet steps?

1. Plié - bending the knees

2. Ronde de jambe - moving the foot from devant, to side, to derrière

3. Tour jeté - a type of jump

4. Grand jeté - another type of leap

5. Pirouette - turn starting from fourth or fifth position and ending in the same place

6. Piqué - travelling turns with foot in passé

7. Battement - kick

8. Tendu - extending the toe on the floor from a starting position

9. Pas de chat - a small jump

10. Pas de basque - a small jump bringing the foot through first position

11. Pas de bourrée - tiny travelling steps with feet together in fifth position, en pointe or relevé

12. Tombée - a step landing in plié, 'falling'

13. Fouettées - turns, extending the leg with each turn to gain momentum

14. Faille - a type of jump

15. Soutenu - turns with feet remaining in open fifth position and arms in a constant position

16. Changement - jump, changing feet and landing with the opposite in front

17. Royale - a jump beating in front first before landing and changing feet

18. Entre chat trois - a jump that changes feet

19. Assemblé - a jump, feet coming together in air and landing in fifth position or first

20. Entre chat quatre - a jump that beats twice and lands how it started

There are many more ballet steps, these are some of the basics.

What do people wear at a ceilidh dance?

A Ceilidh is a Scottish party or dance. In fact Ceilidh means party. If it is a official ceilidh then the men will wear a button down shirt and a kilt. they also wear knee high socks. the girls will wear their best dresses. If you want to throw a ceilidh then you do not have to do this.

Should you take jazz or lyrical?

Lyrical is a blend of various forms of dance, including Jazz. It is definitely more fun and there is plenty of room for improvisation. Jazz is immensely enjoyable too. So, you should choose what you really want to do.

Is dance a sport or a hobby?

Dance is considered a sport by many people. Although it is actually just a hobbie. Is provides exercise for young kids and weak kids, teens and older. When they start as a young kid it is exercise to them but as they get older they don't get any stronger so they still sweat. If someone like me as a fitness trainer or even a normal person tried it, usually it would be piece of cake. It is not a Official Sport. But it is a hobbie that it good to burn time but you should be doing athletic things too like baseball or Karate.

Can you learn to dance from YouTube videos?

Of course! If you're dedicated to learn how to dance, you can achieve the amazing dancing lessons from YouTube. And if the "teacher" is the right one for you, expect to be an glorious dancer in the future. Have fun!