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Ballet
Ballet is a form of dancing performed for theater audiences. As in many other forms of
dance, ballet may tell a story, express a mood, or just simply reflect the music. But a ballet
dancer’s technique and special skills differ greatly from those of others dancers. Ballet dancers
perform many movements that are unnatural for the body. ...
Ballet started back in Italy in the 15th century, formed to teach royalty to be more graceful. ... Ballet is a
form of art, without using words, just movement, usually telling a story. Ballet stresses the purity
of line and form, whereas modern dance places emphasis on content and emotional intensity
(“Ballet. ...
Dancers take joy in controlling their bodies, and ballet audiences share their feelings. By
using their bodies, ballet dancers are able to express many emotions, such as fear, anger,
jealousy, joy, and sadness. The lines of dancers’ bodies form beautiful, harmonious designs,
which makes ballet a beautiful form of dance. The technique used in ballet is called classical
because it stresses purity and harmony of design.
Different ballet styles have developed in various countries. ... Ballet in Russia is forceful and showy, and the
French ballet is usually pretty and decorative.
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