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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 kind of shoes do you wear for lyrical dance?

Lyrical you can wear almost anything. I am a dancer and i prefur foot undies or dance paws. They have distresed leather and you can turn verry esily. There also ballet shoes. I hate them. There are so many better shoes. And remember never use handie downs. Shoes are for your feet only!!!

How many steps and positions are in ballet?

Ballet has a lot of positions and steps. However, there are five main ones for the feet that every movement starts in, passes through, or ends in. These are first, second, third, and so on. There is also five arm positions, and many others like 'demi second' or 'first arabeque.' Normally you start at the bar which itself has many positions. You would start in usually first, third, or fifth position of the feet, then prepare to wherever you need to go. The first exercise normally (some teachers like to do a warm up exercise or not do the bar in order) is plie. this in french means bend so yo bend your knees. It's not easy because you must allways be in control of all the movements and keep your posture. I'm not going to go through the entire bar, because it's a lot to explain, but I gues your answer is that there are a lot of positions.

Is there going to be a high school muscial 4?

its a 50 50 chance because in the 3rd movie they graduated from high school and if there was a hsm 4 they will have to be aleast 20' or 19 years old so propally it won't be much as a childrens movie anymore and they won't be singing together like they did in the 1st 2nd & 3rd movies

Where does the word ballet originate?

Ballet was originated many years ago. Most of the steps in ballet today are said in french, so I would say that ballet is french.

Who discovered dance?

Dance does not leave behind clearly identifiable physical artifacts such as stone tools, hunting implements or cave paintings. It is not possible to say when dance became part of human culture.

Where did ballet oridginate from?

In France, during the reign of King Louis XIV.

If a school dance starts at 6-30 what time should it end?

probably at 10. After awhile, students might become bored. If you have students who drive, they might fall under a driving curfew in your state, also.

Who makes the necklace susan sarandon wears in shall we dance?

I don't know who made that particular necklace. However, it looked like an antique watch chain with a cameo fob. You can find these at antique stores or on eBay. Search under "watch chain" and "fob."

What are ballet shoes called?

# This is french, they r called artu'e quenatros

How can you answer a girl who has asked you to a school dance?

if you like her, then say yes. if u dont, then say srry i just dont like u.

Why were slaves forced to dance during the journey to America?

Slaves were forced to dance during the Middle Passage because when the ship arrived in the destination they would have to be fit enough to work.

What muscles are used for a ballet dancer?

a lot of mucscles are used like your tummy, your thighs, your legs, your feet (when you point your toes!)

(p.s. I have been dancing since I was 3 and I going to do pointe this summer.)

Meaning of kumintang dance?

I don"t know where you get your information from, but KUOMINTANG was the nationalist CHINESE government- by extension the army and other Armed Forces of Nationalist China- also known as Formosa and Taiwan. this is to be totally distinguished from the COMINTERN, which was a Communist organization founded or at least backed by Joseph Stalin. They do sound somewhat similar. Politically, they were poles apart. I have never heard of a Kuomintang Dance? Martial arts perhaps? but not a dance. it is pronounced Kwo- Minn- Tang almost like Tong, a grasping tool! do not confuse with Tong houses ( and tong wars) in Chinatown. Get an almanac! Kuomintang is not a Dance.

How do you get your son 8 ready for tights for his first ballet class?

Be sure the tights you buy are made for males. The material is thicker and more opaque. They can be found in boys sizes with a search online from a small number of suppliers. Also buy a male leotard and perhaps a tan dance belt. (The latter is a specialized undergarment for a male dancer, Before puberty some people think the leotard worn under the tights will be sufficient support. Later a dance belt is vital as it functions in the same way as a jock strap.)

At age 8, a boy may be too young to have reservations about wearing tights, in which case there is no difficulty.

If he is hesitant, simply leave the dancewear items in their wrappers in his bedroom. Curiosity should do the rest. You will likely find them unwrapped a little later after he discovers them.

A boy getting involved with ballet is probably fairly willing to buy into the deal about wearing tights because he will know it goes with the territory. Definitely work out any anxiety before the first class so that he can begin on the first day and continue from there. Emphasize the excitement of looking like a real dancer from the start. Compliments when you see him wearing them will help, as will approval from siblings.

Wearing shorts over the tights may be less intimidating, but the teacher for various reasons may prefer to have him start out in tights alone. Consult with the teacher if your son has specific issues.

The teacher may suggest another boy that he could talk with as a peer, if necessary.