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Ballet

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Ballet is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court, further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. See also Ballet Classical Ballet is the most formal of the Ballet styles it adheres to traditional Ballet technique. Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both Classical ballet and Modern dance. Neoclassical ballet It is the style of 20th century Classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine Ballet technique refers to the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. See also Ballet The "École Française" ( French school of ballet, French style is characterized by an emphasis on precision elegance and sobriety Russian ballet is a form of Ballet characteristic of or originating from Russia. Ballet technique refers to the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. Dancing on pointe, or en pointe (pronounced /ɑ̃ pwɛ̃t/ often anglicised as /ɑn pwɛ̃t/ or /ɑn pɔɪnt/ is the act of standing on the tips of the Toes A significant part of Ballet terminology is in the French language. The Balanchine Method is a Ballet technique developed by Choreographer George Balanchine and initially used at the New York City Ballet. The Cecchetti method is a form of Ballet instruction created by Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928 The Vaganova method is a method of teaching classical ballet that was founded by Agrippina Vaganova. See also Ballet, History of dance Ballet is a formalised form of Dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court of the 15th Ballet as a Musical form is a musical composition intended for ballet performance. Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) is an Art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic The Italian Renaissance began the opening phase of the Renaissance, a period of great cultural change and achievement in Europe that spanned the period from the end of the 14th This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Concert dance (also known as performance dance and theatre dance (particularly in the United Kingdom) is a category of Dances which is performed It is a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. Ballet technique refers to the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. A significant part of Ballet terminology is in the French language. It has been influential as a form of dance globally and is taught in ballet schools around the world which use their own culture and society to modernize the art. A dance studio is a space in which Dancers learn or rehearse The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or equipped for the purpose Ballet dance works (ballets) are choreographed, and also include mime, acting, and are set to music (usually orchestral but occasionally vocal). See also, Choreography (literally "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" (circular dance see chorea) and "γραφή" Acting is the work of an Actor or Actress, which is a person in Theatre, Television, Film, or any other Storytelling Ballet as a Musical form is a musical composition intended for ballet performance. An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. It is best known in the form of classical ballet, notable for its techniques, such as pointe work, turn-out of the legs; its graceful, flowing, precise movements; and its ethereal qualities. See also Ballet Classical Ballet is the most formal of the Ballet styles it adheres to traditional Ballet technique. Dancing on pointe, or en pointe (pronounced /ɑ̃ pwɛ̃t/ often anglicised as /ɑn pwɛ̃t/ or /ɑn pɔɪnt/ is the act of standing on the tips of the Toes In Ballet, turnout (also turn-out) is a rotation of the leg which comes from the hips causing the Knee and Foot to turn outward away from the Later developments include neoclassical ballet and contemporary ballet. Neoclassical ballet It is the style of 20th century Classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both Classical ballet and Modern dance.

The etymology of the word "ballet" is related to the art form's history. Etymology is the study of the History of Words &mdash when they entered a language from what source and how their form and meaning have changed over time The word ballet comes from French and was borrowed into English around the 17th century. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar The French word in turn has its origins in Italian balletto, a diminutive of ballo (dance). Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. A diminutive is a formation of a Word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning smallness of the object or quality named encapsulation intimacy or endearment Ballet ultimately traces back to Latin ballare, meaning to dance. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. ^[1]

Contents 1 History of ballet 2 Classical ballet 3 Neoclassical ballet 4 Contemporary ballet 5 See also 6 Notes 7 References 8 External links

History of ballet

Main article: History of ballet

Ballet emerged in late 15 century Renaissance court of Italy, as a dance interpretation of fencing, and further developed in the French court from the time of Louis XIV in the 17th century. See also Ballet, History of dance Ballet is a formalised form of Dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court of the 15th The Renaissance (from French Renaissance, meaning "rebirth" Italian: Rinascimento, from re- "again" and nascere Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Early years Birth and ancestry Louis XIV was born in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye on September 5 1638 and bore the Heir apparent This is reflected in the French vocabulary of ballet. Subsequently, after 1850, ballet flourished in Denmark and Russia. For the game see 1850 (board game. 1850 ( MDCCCL) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending It was from Russia that it returned to Western Europe and subsequently the globe. The Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev and its successors were particularly influential during this period. See also Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, The Ballets Russes ( French for The Russian Ballets) was a Ballet company established Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (Серге́й Па́влович Дя́гилев / Sergei Pavlovich Dyagilev) also referred to as Serge, ( March 31, It has continued to draw on and be enriched by folk dance and local dance traditions. Folk dance is a term used to describe a large number of dances mostly of European origin that tend to share the following attributes originally danced in about the

In the 20th century ballet has continued to develop and has had a strong influence on broader concert dance. For example, in the United States, choreographer George Balanchine developed what is now known as neoclassical ballet. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the See also List of ballets by George Balanchine, George Balanchine (January 22 1904 &ndash April 30 1983 born Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze Neoclassical ballet It is the style of 20th century Classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine Subsequent developments have included contemporary ballet and post- structural ballet, seen in the work of William Forsythe in Germany. Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both Classical ballet and Modern dance. Post-structuralism encompasses the intellectual developments of continental philosophers and critical theorists who wrote with tendencies of twentieth-century William Forsythe (born December 30 1949 in New York City) is an American Dancer and Choreographer resident in

Classical ballet

Main article: Classical ballet

Classical ballet is the most formal of the ballet styles; it adheres to traditional ballet technique. See also Ballet Classical Ballet is the most formal of the Ballet styles it adheres to traditional Ballet technique. Ballet technique refers to the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. There are variations relating to area of origin, such as Russian ballet, French ballet, and Italian ballet. Russian ballet is a form of Ballet characteristic of or originating from Russia. See also Ballet The "École Française" ( French school of ballet, French style is characterized by an emphasis on precision elegance and sobriety The five most well-known styles of ballet are the Vaganova method, or Russian Method, after Agrippina Vaganova, the Cecchetti method, or Italian Method, after Enrico Cecchetti, the Bournonville Method, or Danish Method, after August Bournonville, the Balanchine Method, or ABT Method, after George Balanchine, and the Royal Academy of Dance Method, or R. The Vaganova method is a method of teaching classical ballet that was founded by Agrippina Vaganova. Agrippina Yakovlevna Vaganova (Агриппина Яковлевна Ваганова ( July 6 1879 - November 5 1951) was an outstanding The Cecchetti method is a form of Ballet instruction created by Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928 Enrico Cecchetti ( 21 June 1850, Rome - 13 November 1928, Milan) was an Italian Ballet dancer A. D. Method, created in England.

Neoclassical ballet

Main article: Neoclassical ballet

Neoclassical ballet is a ballet style that uses traditional ballet vocabulary, but is less rigid than the classical ballet. Neoclassical ballet It is the style of 20th century Classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine The New York State Theater (to be renamed in 2008 the David H New York State Theater by David Shankbonejpg|thumb|300px| New York State Theater]] New York City Ballet ( NYCB) is a Ballet company founded in 1948 by Neoclassical ballet It is the style of 20th century Classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine For example, dancers often dance at more extreme tempos and perform more technical feats. Spacing in neoclassical ballet is usually more modern or complex than in classical ballet. Although organization in neoclassical ballet is more varied, the focus on structure is a defining characteristic of neoclassical ballet.

It is the style of 20th century classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine. It draws on the advanced technique of 19th century Russian Imperial dance, but strips it of its detailed narrative and heavy theatrical setting. Balanchine used flexed hands (and occasionally feet), turned-in legs, off-centered positions and non-classical costumes (such as leotards and tunics instead of tutus) to distance himself from the classical and romantic ballet traditions. What is left is the dance itself, sophisticated but sleekly modern, retaining the pointe shoe aesthetic, but eschewing the well upholstered drama and mime of the full length story ballet.

Balanchine also brought modern dancers in to dance with his company, the New York City Ballet; one such dancer was Paul Taylor, who in 1959 performed in Balanchine's piece Episodes. New York State Theater by David Shankbonejpg|thumb|300px| New York State Theater]] New York City Ballet ( NYCB) is a Ballet company founded in 1948 by Paul Taylor (born July 29, 1930) is one of the foremost American Choreographers of the 20th century. Balanchine also worked with modern dance choreographer Martha Graham, expanding his exposure to modern techniques and ideas. See also Martha Graham ( May 11, 1894 &ndash April 1, 1991) was an American Dancer and Choreographer Also during this period, choreographers such as John Butler and Glen Tetley began to consciously combine ballet and modern techniques in experimentation.

Tim Scholl, author of From Petipa to Balanchine, considers George Balanchine's Apollo in 1928 to be the first neoclassical ballet. See also List of ballets by George Balanchine, George Balanchine (January 22 1904 &ndash April 30 1983 born Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze Apollo represented a return to form in response to Serge Diaghilev's abstract ballets. Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (Серге́й Па́влович Дя́гилев / Sergei Pavlovich Dyagilev) also referred to as Serge, ( March 31,

Contemporary ballet

Main article: Contemporary ballet

Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both Classical ballet and Modern dance. See also Ballet Classical Ballet is the most formal of the Ballet styles it adheres to traditional Ballet technique. See also Dance, Concert dance Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century 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. Many of its concepts come from the ideas and innovations of 20th century modern dance, including floor work and turn-in of the legs. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on See also Dance, Concert dance Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century

George Balanchine is often considered to have been the first pioneer of contemporary ballet through the development of neoclassical ballet. See also List of ballets by George Balanchine, George Balanchine (January 22 1904 &ndash April 30 1983 born Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze

One dancer who danced briefly for Balanchine was Mikhail Baryshnikov, an exemplar of Kirov Ballet training. Following Baryshnikov's appointment as artistic director of American Ballet Theatre in 1980, he worked with various modern choreographers, most notably Twyla Tharp. See also American Ballet Theatre, based in New York City, was one of the foremost ballet companies of the 20th century Twyla Tharp (born July 1 1941) is a American Dancer and Choreographer. Tharp choreographed Push Comes To Shove for ABT and Baryshnikov in 1976; in 1986 she created In The Upper Room for her own company. Both these pieces were considered innovative for their use of distinctly modern movements melded with the use of pointe shoes and classically-trained dancers -- for their use of "contemporary ballet".

Tharp also worked with the Joffrey Ballet company, founded in 1957 by Robert Joffrey. The Joffrey Ballet is a dance company founded in 1956 From 1995 to 2004 the company was known as The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Robert Joffrey ( December 24, 1930 - March 25, 1988) was an American Dancer, Teacher, producer She choreographed Deuce Coupe for them in 1973, using pop music and a blend of modern and ballet techniques. The Joffrey Ballet continued to perform numerous contemporary pieces, many choreographed by co-founder Gerald Arpino. Gerald Arpino (born January 14, 1928) is an American dancer and Choreographer.

Today there are many explicitly contemporary ballet companies and choreographers. These include Alonzo King and his company, Alonzo King's Lines Ballet; Nacho Duato and Compañia Nacional de Danza; William Forsythe, who has worked extensively with the Frankfurt Ballet and today runs The Forsythe Company; and Jiří Kylián, currently the artistic director of the Nederlands Dans Theatre. Alonzo King is an American Dancer and Choreographer working in San Francisco, California. Alonzo King is an American Dancer and Choreographer working in San Francisco, California. The Forsythe Company is a dance ensemble of eighteen dancers based in Dresden, Germany founded by William Forsythe following the closure of the Jiří Kylián (or - common misspelling - Jiří Kilián) (born 1947 is a Czech dance Choreographer. Nederlands Dans Theater ( Dutch Dance Theatre also known as NDT) is a Contemporary dance company established in Traditionally "classical" companies, such as the Kirov Ballet and the Paris Opera Ballet, also regularly perform contemporary works. The Mariinsky Ballet, is an internationally renowned Classical ballet company based at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Russia.

See also

• The Sergeyev Collection
• Ballet styles
  • Ballet d'action
  • Classical ballet
  • Contemporary ballet
  • Neoclassical ballet
  • Pre-romantic ballet
  • Romantic ballet
• Ballet technique
  • French ballet
  • Russian Vaganova method
  • Italian Cecchetti method
• En pointe
• Glossary of ballet
• Ballet (music)
• Ballet company
• Ballet tutu
• Health risks of professional dancers

Notes

References

• Anderson, Jack (1992). Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History, 2nd ed. , Princeton, NJ: Princeton Book Company, Publishers. ISBN 0-87127-172-9.  
• Bland, Alexander (1976). A History of Ballet and Dance in the Western World. New York: Praeger Publishers. ISBN 0-275-53740-4.  
• (2002) in Chantrell, Glynnis: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Word Histories. New York: Berkley Books. ISBN 0-425-19098-6.  
• Kirstein, Lincoln; Stuart, Muriel (1952). Lincoln Edward Kirstein ( May 4, 1907 - January 5, 1996) was an American Muriel Stuart (1885 Norbury, South London - 1967 The daughter of a Scottish barrister was a poet particularly concerned with the topic of sexual politics though The Classic Ballet. New York: Alfred A Knopf.  
• Lee, Carol (2002). Ballet In Western Culture: A History of its Origins and Evolution. New York: Routledge. ISBN 0-415-94256X.  
• Gordon, Suzanne (1984). Off Balance: The Real World of Ballet. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-023770-0.  
• The Bournonville School The DVD, The Dance Programme, The Music. Copenhagen: The Royal Danish Theatre, 2005. 2 discs. 225 pp. 139 pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, http://www.kgl-teater.dk, http://www.dancebooks.co.uk

External links

• American Ballet Theatre: Ballet Terms Dictionary
• www.ballet.org.uk
• The History of Ballet Shoes
• Physics of Dance

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