Ballet, in its common usage, is considered a classical form of dance. It is based on the technique developed over the years since its creation. The definitive rules for it were established in the nineteenth century.
Other types of ballet exist. Modern ballet is a newer form of dance which is more lenient with regards to technique. It is very close to classical ballet, but it allows for a wider variation in movements.
History[]
Ballet emerged in late 15 century Renaissance court of Italy, as a dance interpretation of fencing, and further developed in the French court from the time of Louis XIV in the 17th century. This is reflected in the French vocabulary of ballet. Subsequently, after 1850, ballet flourished in Denmark and Russia. It was from Russia that it returned to Western Europe and subsequently the globe. The Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev and its successors were particularly influential during this period. It has continued to draw on and be enriched by folk dance and local dance traditions.
In the 20th century ballet has continued to develop and has had a strong influence on broader concert dance. For example, in the United States, choreographer George Balanchine developed what is now known as neoclassical ballet. Subsequent developments now include contemporary ballet and post- structural ballet, seen in the work of William Forsythe in Germany.
Styles[]
Classical ballet[]
Main article: Classical ballet
Harlequin and Columbina from the mime theater at Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark Classical ballet is based on traditional ballet technique and vocabulary. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French ballet, Italian ballet and Russian ballet. Several of the classical ballet styles are associated with specific training methods, which are typically named after their creators. For example, the Cecchetti method is named after its creator, Italian dancer Enrico Cecchetti.
Ballet With Teddy Bear Toys[]
The teddy bear toys were there throughout their talent to dance with their pointe ballet ballerina girl buddies to the Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Turn Around song.