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1. Ballet
By:
Barbara
Del
Bosque.

2. Ballet is a formalized type of per
formative dance, the origins of
which date lay in sixteenth- and
seventeenth-century French
courts, and which was further
developed in England, Italy, and
Russia as a concert dance form.
It is primarily performed
with the accompaniment
of classical music.

3. It has been influential as a
form of dance globally and is
taught in ballet schools
around the world.
Ballet dance works are
choreographed and also include
mime acting, and are set to
music.

4. The word ballet comes
from the French and was
borrowed into English
around the seventeenth
century.
The etymology of the
word "ballet" is related
to the art form's
history.

5. Ballet may tell a story,
express a mood, or simply
reflect the music.
But a ballet dancer's
technique and special
skills differ greatly from
those of other dancers.
Ballet dancers perform
many movements that
are unnatural for the
body.

6. The dancers take joy in
controlling their
bodies, and ballet
audiences share their
feelings.
Simply by using their
bodies, ballet dancers are
able to express many
emotions, such as anger,
fear, jealousy, joy, and
sadness.

7. A ballet can be
performed without
music, scenery, or
costumes. But most
ballets use all three
parts.
A ballet dancer can
perform the difficult steps
of ballet only after many
years of hard training.

8. Desirable physical
characteristics for a ballet
dancer include long arms
and legs, a long neck, and a
comparatively short torso.
The ideal body for ballet is
flexible, slim, and strong.
Dancers cannot change
their body proportions, but
they can develop most other
desirable physical features
by proper training.

9. Classes begin with
exercises at the barre, a
wooden rod attached to
a wall at about waist
level. Dancers rest one
hand on the barre for
support.
The exercises at the
barre strengthen and
stretch the
muscles, and warm
them up for more
energetic work.

10. Barre exercises may
take from 20 to 60
minutes of a 90-
minute class.
Beginners develop
their leg and foot
muscles at the barre.
They also learn and
practice difficult
ballet positions there.

11. Ballet Positions.
First Position:
The balls of the feet are turned
out completely. The heels touch
each other and the feet face
outward, trying to form a
straight line.
Second Position:
The balls of both feet are
turned out
completely, with the heels
separated by the length
of one foot. Similar to
first position, but the feet
are spread apart.
First Position:
Second Position:

12. Third Position:
One foot is in front of the
other with the of the front
foot touching the middle of
the back foot.
Fourth Position:
The feet are
placed the same
as third
position, but one
step apart.
Third Position:
Fourth
Position:

13. Fifth Position:
With both feet touching,
the toes of each foot
reaches the heel of the
other.
Ballet dancers point their
feet to make
long, graceful lines with
their legs. They point
their feet almost every
time they leave the floor.
Ballet dancers work hard
to achieve perfect points.
Fifth Position:

14. Contemporary ballet
is a form of dance
influenced by both
classical ballet and
modern dance.
It takes its technique and use
of pointe work from classical
ballet, although it permits a
greater range of movement
that may not adhere to the
strict body lines set forth by
schools of ballet technique.

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