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Ballet technique — refers to the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. Technique may also refer more generally to a dancer s training and ability. The core technique of ballet has only minor regional variations globally. Various training methods… … Wikipedia
Leg warmer — Leg warmers are coverings for the lower legs, similar to socks but thicker and generally footless. Leg warmers were originally dancewear worn by ballet and other classic dancers. Leg warmers are thought by some dancers to warm the lower calf, but … Wikipedia
leg-business — legˈ busˈiness noun (slang) Ballet dancing • • • Main Entry: ↑leg … Useful english dictionary
ballet position — Any of the five positions of the feet fundamental to all classical ballet. First codified by Pierre Beauchamp (1636–1705) in 1680, the positions form the base from which a dancer achieves stability or aplomb, the basic law of ballet. Fundamental… … Universalium
Ballet boot — The ballet boot is a contemporary style of fetish footwear that merges (the look of) the pointe shoe with the ultimate high heel. The idea (along with the illusion) is to force the wearer s feet almost en pointe , like those of a ballerina, with… … Wikipedia
Ballet — This article is about the dance form. For other uses, see Ballet (disambiguation). Painting of ballet dancers by Edgar Degas, 1872 … Wikipedia
ballet — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. concert or classical dance, choreography; corps de ballet. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. toe dancing, choreography, modern dance; see dance 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. dance, toe dancing,… … English dictionary for students
Glossary of ballet — Ballet is a formalized type of dance; ballet dance is usually performed on stage as part of a ballet dance work which includes mime, acting, and is set to music. Dancers can perform either en pointe or demi pointe; in ballet class, the dancers… … Wikipedia
History of ballet — Ballet is a formalised form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court of the 15th century, further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form, and more recently in the United States. It is best known in the form of… … Wikipedia
Arabesque (ballet position) — (aa rah besk) Literally, in Arabic fashion . In classical ballet, the term arabesque indicates a position of the body where the dancer stands on one leg, while the other leg is extended behind the body, with both knees straight. The arabesque… … Wikipedia
