refresher lesson for bayle sa kalye

1. Ballet Basics
Presented by
Irish Melody Dela Fuerta

2. · The etymology of the word “ballet”
reflects its history. The word ballet
comes from the FRENCH and was
borrowed into English around the
17th century, a dimunitive of “ballo”
(dance). Ballet ultimately traces back
to Italian “ballare”, meaning to dance.

3. Classical ballet
· Classical Ballet is known
for its rigorous
technique, flowing and
precise movements, lithe
aesthetics, and ethereal
qualities.

4. Classical ballet emphasizes fluid,
graceful movements and long lines,
along with strict adherence to correct
form – alignment/posture, technique,
carriage of arms (port de bras) and
turn-out of the legs. Other important
aspects include foot pointing, lines
and angles (epaulment)

5. Ballet Basics
· There are five basic
positions of the feet
in ballet.
· The legs are always
turned out from the
hips.
· The arms are softly
rounded, shoulders
down, neck long.

6. First position
· Heels together
· Toes point outward
to form a wide V

7. Second Position
· Similar to first
position, but the
heels are separated.

8. Third Position
· One foot in front of
the other
· Front heel touches
instep of back foot

9. Fourth Position
· Sometimes called
“open third”
· Feet are crossed as in
third, but the front
foot is one step open
to the front.

10. Fifth Position
· Feet are crossed
· Heel of front foot
touches toe of back
foot.

11. Arm Positions
· The arms have special
positions, too.
· Watch the video to see how the
arms change along with the foot
positions.
· Five Ballet Positions

12. Plie and Releve
· Plie means
“to bend”
· Releve means
“to rise”

13. 7 fundamental movements of
ballet
1.Plie (to bend)
2. Releve (to rise)
3. Tendu- (to stretch)
4. Glisse – (to glide)
5. Tourner - (to turn)
6. Saute- (to jump)
7. elancer- (to dart/travel)

14. Hands
· Even your hands must look right.

15. Learning to Dance

16. Contemporary Modern Ballet
Dance syllabus
1.Movement Improvisation
2.Modern Dance Technique

17. Center Combinations
1. Isolations
2. Upper torso/lower stretch
3. Leg strengthening
4. Upright to floor combo
5. Floor combo
6. Across the room – travelling
7. Travelling 2
8. Center combo
9. Adagio

18. Improvisations
1.Space (write-ups)
2.Lower-middle-high
3.Mirror
4.Follow leader
5.locomotor

19. folkdance