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Dance is commonly considered to be a form of art. This is a fact acknowledged by civilizations around the world, both in ancient and modern times. Dance is a form of emotional expression that is highly sophisticated and technical. ...
Although art comes in many forms, one of the most active and compelling is known as performance dance. Making the decision to follow a career in this type of dancing is bold, because it is more than just a job. It is a way of life. However, it is a career move that can also ...
Surfing the Internet is a fun experience in boosting your creativity because there are so many websites with fantastic designs. Checking these sites out could be enough in inspiring you to make your own. If you have the creativity, you can probably start your own website by yourself. However, making a website isn't a walk ...
The sight of a line of girls at the barre, arms stretched and curved, legs extended, backs straight is common at most ballet schools. From your first class you will learn the importance of the exercises you take part in at the barre, and how they can improve both your posture and your balance. You ...
Walking into a ballet class where the students are poised with straight backs, one arm poised gracefully to the side, and one foot resting lightly in line with the barre may seem like something out of a dance movie, but it's a common sight in all ballet classes. Barre work is the important foundation on ...
Ballerinas and danseurs have a reputation for being elegant and glamorous, graceful albeit powerful. Well, people cannot be blamed for such a common perception for indeed all these characteristics most ballerinas and danseurs possess in varying degrees. ...
Girls and ballerinas go hand-in-hand. Even in days of female superheroes, the ballerina dreams of 5 year old girls are still popular. To boys, a ballet dancer is a girl - someone in a pink tutu and ballet shoes. ...
Pronounced ball-ay without sounding the "t", ballet isn't just about movement although the word itself means "dance". It's about moving in a way that highlights elegance, grace and beauty. It's about long extended lines and precise arm and leg placement. Taught across the world in formal ballet schools, and informal school gyms, ballet is a ...
1. You have to stretch your body. Always ask your ballet instructor if the class will stretch out together. Stretching is very important in ballet. It is used to loosen and strengthen muscles and to lengthen your posture. Stretching is vital and it has to be done before you begin each ballet class session and ...
Whether you were once a child in a pink tutu, or one of those who envied a friend who was, do you put your child into ballet class or not? ...