PPT-Ballet The History and Evolution of Ballet

Even Football Players participate Birth of ballet Origins are traced to the Renaissance era Social court dancing happened during an important event such as the birth of an heir or an important marriage. Like other dance forms ballet may tell a story express a mood or simply reflect the music But a ballet dancers technique way of performing and special skills differ greatly from those of other dancers Ballet dancers perform many movements that are u Over those years several companies called Ballet Z Ballets Z wo of them gr ew especially important and several key figures were directorially involved with both at one time or another Col Wassily de Basil 1888 1951 a former Tsarist officer turned im 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 . Chapter 5 from . Learning About Dance. textbook by Nora . Ambrosio. Ballet’s Beginnings. Domenico. . da. Piacenza (1400-1470), of Italy, wrote a book called . De Arte Saltandi ed Choreas Ducendi . 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. A brief introduction on the history of Ballet as we know it.. Ballet Video #1. Written Records of Dance. The understanding of what types of dances were done before any written record comes from musical scores, literary references and artistic depictions.. 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.. 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. 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.. 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 .