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History of ballet
The history of ballet

The history of Ballet
Ballet has been an adornment of European culture for centuries. Ever since the Renaissance, it has been central to sumptuous events and theatrical entertainments presented at the courts of kings and aristicracy. Royal weddings and similar celebrations were accompanied by spectacles with scenery, costumes, and staged dancing known as an intermedio in Italy, a masque in England, and a ballet de cour in France.


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Ballet Classics
FIVE MOST POPULAR CLASSICAL BALLETS
FIVE MOST POPULAR CLASSICAL BALLETS You may think you know nothing about ballet..but you will be surprisedHere is a list of the popular classics… and I bet you will of heard of ATLEAST 2 of these.
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Ballet Terminology
Ballet Terminology

 TERMINOLOGY

We though we could help you out with a few basic terminology of the art of Ballet.

hopefully this will help you get a better understanding of ballet and might answer some of your basic questions

 

 
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The history of the point shoe
point shoe

The History of the POINTE SHOE

 Most little girls dream of being a ballerina and floating across the stage in a tutu and soft lacy ballet slippers. So if you have ever wondered where the ballet slippers originated from, Or the history of the Shoe. We shall reveal all.


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What is Ballet
What is Ballet

 

Well for our first issue.. The easiest question and most interesting article to write was simple.... 

What is ballet?

An important question- So how does one define ballet? It can be classical or contemporary, narrative or abstract, tragic or comic, beautiful or ugly. Some ballets are showcases for virtuosity, while others tug at your heartstrings..
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