Ballet
noun
A type of performance dance that tells a story by movements and music.
She went to the theater to watch the Swan Lake ballet.
Often appears as...
- classical ballet
- modern ballet
noun
The company of people who perform this type of dance.
She auditioned to join the prestigious New York City ballet.
Often appears as...
- ballet company
- ballet school
noun
A type of performance dance that tells a story by movements and music.
She went to the theater to watch the Swan Lake ballet.
Often appears as...
- classical ballet
- modern ballet
noun
The company of people who perform this type of dance.
She auditioned to join the prestigious New York City ballet.
Often appears as...
- ballet company
- ballet school
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Elegance
Ballet conveys a sense of high culture and sophistication often associated with formal events and attire.
They dressed up for the evening's ballet at the Royal Opera House.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Art
Ballet has a long history, originating in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century.
Her appreciation for ballet grew after learning of its centuries-old artistic tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Dance
Ballet often tells a story; understanding the plot can enhance the viewing experience.
The ballet's expressive movements brought the tragic love story to life.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Elegance
Ballet conveys a sense of high culture and sophistication often associated with formal events and attire.
They dressed up for the evening's ballet at the Royal Opera House.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Art
Ballet has a long history, originating in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century.
Her appreciation for ballet grew after learning of its centuries-old artistic tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Dance
Ballet often tells a story; understanding the plot can enhance the viewing experience.
The ballet's expressive movements brought the tragic love story to life.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Elegance
Ballet conveys a sense of high culture and sophistication often associated with formal events and attire.
They dressed up for the evening's ballet at the Royal Opera House.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Art
Ballet has a long history, originating in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century.
Her appreciation for ballet grew after learning of its centuries-old artistic tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Dance
Ballet often tells a story; understanding the plot can enhance the viewing experience.
The ballet's expressive movements brought the tragic love story to life.
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What’s the point(e) of...
While classical ballet gestures often respond to musical elements, the degree to which the dancers and orchestra align is another choreographic tool. Some characters and scenes move in sync to create rhythmic clarity, while others deliberately diverge from the orchestra. Dancers and musicians maintain this delicate balance
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Photography as...
It's fluidity. It's almost like watching a ballet in a way, something beautiful. The arts, you're happy watching it unravel right in front of you. And life is that way. It's not a spectator sport, right? You have to go out there. You have to expose yourself to different things
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The origins of ballet -...
It also involved rules governing everything from attire to where one could walk or sit in relation to the King. Over time, the study of ballet became a central element of court life, and proper grasp of the etiquette could make or break one's success as a courtier.
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What is déjà vu? What is...
A scene in a restaurant plays out exactly as you remember. The world moves like a ballet you've choreographed, but the sequence can't be based on a past experience because you've never eaten here before. This is the first time you've had clams, so what's going on?
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In search of Toscanini’s...
and came to the land of TV and coca-cola clearly this was like our big moment when we we sent photos to our family and this of our great TV but we also had a really culture stuffed life we had I had counter lessons and ballet lessons we
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The ballet that incited...
intended to bring about the change of seasons. But the ballet is much more concerned with the violent relationship between humans, nature, and culture than with character or plot. These themes manifest in a truly upsetting production
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My journey to yo-yo...
and started a career as a professional performer. I started to learn classic ballet, jazz dance, acrobatics and other things to make my performance better. As a result of these efforts, and the help of many others, it happened.
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Why winning doesn't...
And I would like to share with you that I've never done gymnastics. I grew up in the world of ballet. I have never done a cartwheel, and I couldn't teach you how to do a proper cartwheel. It's sadly true.
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How far would you have...
blasts its companion brown dwarf star with radiation as the two orbit each other every 9 hours. Standing on our own planet, you might think you’re just an observer of this violent ballet.
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Trying to Save the Red...
cranes often pair for life and this ballet is key to that bond
Video examples
What’s the point(e) of...
While classical ballet gestures often respond to musical elements, the degree to which the dancers and orchestra align is another choreographic tool. Some characters and scenes move in sync to create rhythmic clarity, while others deliberately diverge from the orchestra. Dancers and musicians maintain this delicate balance
Video examples
Photography as...
It's fluidity. It's almost like watching a ballet in a way, something beautiful. The arts, you're happy watching it unravel right in front of you. And life is that way. It's not a spectator sport, right? You have to go out there. You have to expose yourself to different things
Video examples
The origins of ballet -...
It also involved rules governing everything from attire to where one could walk or sit in relation to the King. Over time, the study of ballet became a central element of court life, and proper grasp of the etiquette could make or break one's success as a courtier.
Video examples
What is déjà vu? What is...
A scene in a restaurant plays out exactly as you remember. The world moves like a ballet you've choreographed, but the sequence can't be based on a past experience because you've never eaten here before. This is the first time you've had clams, so what's going on?
Video examples
In search of Toscanini’s...
and came to the land of TV and coca-cola clearly this was like our big moment when we we sent photos to our family and this of our great TV but we also had a really culture stuffed life we had I had counter lessons and ballet lessons we
Video examples
The ballet that incited...
intended to bring about the change of seasons. But the ballet is much more concerned with the violent relationship between humans, nature, and culture than with character or plot. These themes manifest in a truly upsetting production
Video examples
My journey to yo-yo...
and started a career as a professional performer. I started to learn classic ballet, jazz dance, acrobatics and other things to make my performance better. As a result of these efforts, and the help of many others, it happened.
Video examples
Why winning doesn't...
And I would like to share with you that I've never done gymnastics. I grew up in the world of ballet. I have never done a cartwheel, and I couldn't teach you how to do a proper cartwheel. It's sadly true.
Video examples
How far would you have...
blasts its companion brown dwarf star with radiation as the two orbit each other every 9 hours. Standing on our own planet, you might think you’re just an observer of this violent ballet.
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Trying to Save the Red...
cranes often pair for life and this ballet is key to that bond
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Yuan Yuan Tan
Chinese Dancer
I think ballet has influenced my personality a lot in the sense that I am very disciplined in all of my endeavours. I am always on time; I take things very seriously. I've built up my inner strength and self-esteem over time as I've improved as a dancer.
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Francesca Hayward
English Dancer
At aged eleven, you're learning taking criticism every day and making it a positive thing - otherwise you will never make it in ballet.
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Emily VanCamp
Canadian Actress
I've been dancing my entire life. Jazz, hip hop, ballet. And then there's tap dancing. I love to tap.
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Kerris Dorsey
American Actress
I love dance; that's a big part of my life - like, ballet specifically.
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Natalia Makarova
Russian Dancer
All ballet, all reading, all music. That was my world, my inner world.
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Kelli Berglund
American Actress
I know that dancers, especially ballet dancers, can't do it forever.
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Vanessa Carlton
American Musician
The music industry is so easy compared to the ballet world.
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Camille Paglia
American Author
Heaven help the American-born boy with a talent for ballet.
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Justin Peck
American Dancer
The ballet world, it's a crazy world.
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Benjamin Millepied
French Dancer
I am passionate about ballet.
Quote examples
Yuan Yuan Tan
Chinese Dancer
I think ballet has influenced my personality a lot in the sense that I am very disciplined in all of my endeavours. I am always on time; I take things very seriously. I've built up my inner strength and self-esteem over time as I've improved as a dancer.
Quote examples
Francesca Hayward
English Dancer
At aged eleven, you're learning taking criticism every day and making it a positive thing - otherwise you will never make it in ballet.
Quote examples
Emily VanCamp
Canadian Actress
I've been dancing my entire life. Jazz, hip hop, ballet. And then there's tap dancing. I love to tap.
Quote examples
Kerris Dorsey
American Actress
I love dance; that's a big part of my life - like, ballet specifically.
Quote examples
Natalia Makarova
Russian Dancer
All ballet, all reading, all music. That was my world, my inner world.
Quote examples
Kelli Berglund
American Actress
I know that dancers, especially ballet dancers, can't do it forever.
Quote examples
Vanessa Carlton
American Musician
The music industry is so easy compared to the ballet world.
Quote examples
Camille Paglia
American Author
Heaven help the American-born boy with a talent for ballet.
Quote examples
Justin Peck
American Dancer
The ballet world, it's a crazy world.
Quote examples
Benjamin Millepied
French Dancer
I am passionate about ballet.
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