ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BALLET
From French, from Italian balletto literally: a little dance, from ballare to dance.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BALLET»
The term «ballet» is very widely used and occupies the
9.714 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «BALLET»
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ballet.
Ballet costumes are easier that opera because they are designed for movement.
The ballet is a purely female thing; it is a woman, a garden of beautiful flowers, and man is the gardener.
In ballet a complicated story is impossible to tell... we can't dance synonyms.
I grew up listening to hipster jazz and classical records... we went and watched ballet and orchestras - lots of cool stuff. Which I'm really grateful for - it's pretty nice being introduced to that when you're little.
I don't force myself to exercise; I find going to gyms really boring. I find it easier to go for a fast walk or a jog in Central Park. I wear sensible shoes because my ballet dancing left me with a bunion on one foot after all the pointe exercises.
Growing up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I took classes as a young girl and became very serious about ballet, and also performed with a local company, although it wasn't a professional company.
The moment the curtain rose on that first ballet, I knew something wonderful and new had come into my life. I can still see the first scene. The ballet was Divertimento No. 15.
Sometimes during a ballet I'll look around and see all these rows of intent faces, concentrating on this beautiful thing up on the stage.
I skate about 15 to 20 hours a week and also incorporate a lot of off-ice training. I take ballet and Pilates classes and lift weights with my physical therapist when I'm not on the ice.
I did ballet and gymnastics, and then I started acting when I was eight - just doing amateur theater at a place called Oldham Theatre Workshop in my hometown.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALLET»
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ballet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ballet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Basic Principles of Classical
Ballet: Russian
Ballet Technique
Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types.
Agrippina I͡Akovlevna Vaganova, 1969
2
Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical
Ballet
From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined.
3
Classical
Ballet Technique
Aimed at advanced dancers, this book discusses classical ballet's basic concepts, techniques, and movements
Gretchen Ward Warren, 2008
4
Ballet Beautiful: Transform Your Body and Gain the Strength, ...
Part One of the book introduces the program's empowering mindset, the key to supporting and guiding you through lasting change.
This book takes a fun look at a typical week in the life of a ballerina.
Pauline, Petrova and Posy are found as orphaned babies in different parts of the world by eccentric fossil collector and explorer Gum.
This ultimate collection of ballet stickers has been revised in full colour. It is packed with all types of information about ballet and contains more than 60 full colour stickers that can be peeled off and used more than once.
8
Inside
Ballet Technique: Separating Anatomical Fact from ...
Inside Ballet Technique introduces the reader to the natural anatomical laws governing human movement and body mechanics, and relates them directly to the dancer's acquisition of technique in the daily ballet class.
A reference book discussing all aspects of ballet and its history examines dance costumes, the steps, choreographers, what it's like to be in a class, a glossary of dancers, retellings of favorite ballet stories, and much more. Reprint.
This guide shows you the fun and easy way to practice ballet, from basic and intermediate positions to barre exercises, steps, jumps, and turns.
Scott Speck, Evelyn Cisneros, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALLET»
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ballet is used in the context of the following news items.
Groundbreaking ballet star Misty Copeland is heading to Broadway
Misty Copeland, named as the first black principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre last week, is taking a side trip to ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
Adults only: Nips and willies at Munich's biblical ballet
We've received a mildly disturbing preview of Jephtha's Daughter, a ballet on a Bible story which opens tomorrow as part of the Bavarian State ... «Slipped Disc, Jul 15»
Jamie xx Scored a Ballet Called 'Tree of Codes'
Jamie xx (best known for his work with the xx) has decided to branch out into ballet: He won't be wearing the tights himself, but he did compose ... «Diffuser.fm, Jul 15»
BWW Reviews: American Ballet Theatre's CINDERELLA
When the Sadler's Wells (now the Royal Ballet) first performed "Cinderella" on its triumphant 1949 debut performance at the old Metropolitan ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Tulsa Ballet Breaks Ground On $25 Million Broken Arrow Dance …
The facility will also feature a performance studio that will serve as a venue for the ballet students and educational outreach programs. «News On 6, Jul 15»
National Ballet of China at Lincoln Center, Penn & Teller Return to …
National Ballet of China, as part of Lincoln Center Festival will perform two works, “The Red Detachment of Women” and “The Peony Pavilion. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
Young ballerina receives place at Royal Ballet School
“I'll be a bit sad to leave my family and friends here in MK and I'll miss my ballet classes at CentreStage, but it's such an exciting time and, ... «Milton Keynes Citizen, Jul 15»
Ballet Diva Smooth as Silk in Cassidy
Jockey Jose Caraballo sat motionless through the stretch as Ballet Diva ($3.20) opened up en route to a 4 1/2-length victory over 29-1 shot ... «Horse Racing Nation, Jul 15»
Ballet X's latest premiere was inspired by indie rock
And while he couldn't have predicted it would inspire a ballet, his collaboration with BalletX has turned out to make perfect sense. "I love the ... «Metro.us, Jul 15»
International stars of ballet and dance at Hatch House in Wiltshire
We are very pleased to have been able to finally bring ballet's biggest international star of ballet and dance to this glorious location.". «Blackmore Vale Magazine, Jul 15»
