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Since its founding in 1955 Houston Ballet Academy has been providing the highest quality ballet training to aspiring dancers Students are immersed in dance for three to six weeks and obtain invaluable training that will enrich and complement their p. These exercises develop a sustaining power sense of line ba lance and the beautiful poise which enables the dancer to perform with majesty and grace Allgro alayGROH Brisk lively A term applied to all bright and brisk movements A ll steps of elevatio Interior Design has great influence over the mood and environment of any space. Lynna has a gift for understanding the unique preferences of each and every one of her clients, even if they’re not always able to completely articulate them themselves. Her warm, welcoming demeanor and communication style allows for easy flowing consultations, and helps her to deliver results that reflect the dreams and desires of her extensive list of residential and commercial clientele. Dance I and II. Mrs. Koontz. When did ballet begin?. Ballet began in during the Italian Renaissance, in the 15. th. Century. It was originally a dance interpretation of fencing. Ballet was further developed in France and Russia. Born1519 to powerful Medici family of Italy. Orphan as a child . Raised in a convent where she learned Latin and Greek. . Married at age 14 to Duke Henry II of Orleans, the future King of France. . Season Xvi . John bishop - Artistic Director. T h e Nu t c r a c k e r. The Sleeping Beauty. Dracula - Ballet with a Bite!. Bram Stoker's compelling story of Count Dracula has drawn curious audiences for over a century. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form and  his 1876 gothic horror novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations. Created as a two-act ballet, award-winning choreographer John Bishop brings to life the Irish author's novel with . What is Ballet. an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. . Ballet Can: . tell . a story . or. . express a thought or emotion. . magical. , exciting, provoking or disturbing. Ballet Technique Includes…. 5 positions of the feet. Use of pointed feet. Toe shoes for women. Codified positions of arms and legs. Lightness. Movements emphasizing balance and elevation. French terminology. GOAL: . 1. TO BE ABLE TO WRITE OUT THE STEPS OF BALLET AND THE MEANING.. 2. TO UNDERSTAND THE ALIGNEMNT RULES IN RELATION TO BASIC ANATOMY.. 3. TO DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF BALLET HISTORY AND GEORGE BALANCHINE.. Ballet. -Ballet is a refined style of classical dance that emphasizes the verticality of the body, an outward rotation of the legs with fluid foot and leg work, and virtuosic turns and jumps.. -Because ballet is physically strenuous, dance solos or duets (. Plié – to bend. Tendu. – stretched . Tombé. - to fall, falling. Pas de . bourrée. – step back, side, front. Grand . -big. Demi – half, small. Grand . Jeté. - big leap . Balancé. - . rocking . WHERE IT ORIGINATED. Ballet began during the Renaissance around the year 1500 in Italy.. The word “ballet” and “ball” as in masked ball come from the Italian ballare, to dance.. HOW IT STARTED TO SPREAD. Farewell Dinner. July 12, 2013. 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Merket. Alumni Center. Jon Thompson and Haley Bullecks. WSSP . Directors, . Texas Tech University. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Lubbock. The origins of ballet can be traced back to the Renaissance period and the early court dances in France and Italy. Any celebratory occasion, such as the birth of an heir or an influential marriage would call for social court dancing. All ladies and gentlemen of the court learned these rather intricate dances as part of their grooming for society.. 2504 aALbE AVEbUE, aETALwLE, LA hpen to Any Child in Jefferson tarish $10.00 processing fee (cash only) is due at the time of registration. .allet Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Classe