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Ballet - Wikipedia
WEBBallet (French:) is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread and highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary.Ballet has been influential globally and has defined the …
Ballet | History, Dancers, Choreographers, Companies, & Facts
WEBApr 23, 2024 · ballet movement. battement. (Show more) ballet, theatrical dance in which a formal academic dance technique—the danse d’école—is combined with other artistic elements such as music, costume, and stage scenery. The academic technique itself is also known as ballet. This article surveys the history of ballet.
History of ballet - Wikipedia
WEBA publicity photo for the premiere of Tchaikovsky's ballet The Sleeping Beauty (1890).. Ballet is a formalized dance form with its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts of 15th and 16th centuries. Ballet spread from Italy to France with the help of Catherine de' Medici, where ballet developed even further under her aristocratic influence.An early example of …
The Royal Ballet - Royal Opera House
WEBThe Royal Ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. Under the leadership of Director Kevin O’Hare, grand balletic tradition and an illustrious heritage are united with innovation, daring and exceptional standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce supreme theatre. It is a beacon in the cultural life of Britain ...
Ballet (music) - Wikipedia
WEBBallet music was an accompaniment for the solo and ensemble dances. Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was the first ballet score to be created by a symphonic composer. Following the initiative of Tchaikovsky, ballet composers were no longer writing simple, easily danceable pieces. The focus of a ballet was no longer solely the dance; the music behind the ...
English National Ballet
WEBfor the widest possible audience. Wed 12 – Sun 23 Jun 2024. Derek Deane's. Royal Albert Hall, London. The splendour of ballet on a grand scale. Wed 18 – Sat 28 Sep 2024. Akram Khan's. London. The iconic ballet, reimagined.
What is Ballet? - Photos & Examples from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
WEBWhat is Ballet? Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical – performed on a stage to an audience utilizing costumes, scenic design and lighting. It can tell a story or express a thought, concept or emotion. Ballet dance can be magical, exciting, provoking or disturbing.
Royal Opera House
WEBToday, the Royal Ballet and Opera announces its 2024/25 Season. Under a new combined organisational name, the Season features a programme of bold new productions, alongside returning audience favourites, thrilling debuts and bright new voices.
A Brief History of Ballet - Illustrated by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
WEBSource: Wikipedia. Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century. Noblemen and women were treated to lavish events, especially wedding celebrations, where dancing and music created an elaborate spectacle. Dancing masters taught the steps to the nobility, and the court participated in the performances.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker (The Royal Ballet)
WEBDec 1, 2017 · Lauren Cuthbertson performs the famous Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.The Nutcracker is available to watch now – along with...