Ballet

: What would happen in a ballet company if one of the dancers was injured? Hello! If a ballet company was rehearsing for a production, and one of it's dancers got seriously injured or sick, what would the company do? Would they upgrade a less-important person for the part and just leave a spot empty? Or would they employ someone new to take … [Read more...] about What would happen in a ballet company if one of the dancers was injured?

: What are some important ballet exercises to practice daily? I recently started Ballet (I'm fifteen, late I know but I don't want to be a prima ballerina :D) I'm just wondering what are some important exercises that should be practiced daily that will help me become a better dancer? What are those exercises that ballet dancers learn at a young … [Read more...] about What are some important ballet exercises to practice daily?

: What is the difference between contemporary and neoclassical ballet? And how can I take neoclassical classes? At the moment I take ballet and contemporary and am starting jazz next year. Answers and Views: Answer by lauren ☮I'm a dancer too, I take contemporay, ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip hop. All the styles just help you progress. So … [Read more...] about What is the difference between contemporary and neoclassical ballet?

Josh: How many ballet shoes would a professional ballerina wear out per performance? I've herd of some (ie: Sylvie Guillem) using up two pairs per show, but this seems like an awful lot. what would be average for ballet shoes and pointe shoes? Answers and Views: Answer by mintchip49Depending upon the part, most use one pair occasionally two. … [Read more...] about How many ballet shoes would a professional ballerina wear out per performance?

millie: How can you make a ballet barre for practicing at home? My ballet school usually break up over the summer holidays and obviously i'd like to make sure i can still practice at home. I've seen the prices for professional ballet barres and they range from £70-£200! And I don't really want to be spending that kind of money on a barre if I … [Read more...] about How can you make a ballet barre for practicing at home?

Molly B: How should I prepare for beginners ballet? I am starting an adult beginners ballet class in about a month - how should I prepare for it? Should I start doing any kind of stretches etc to get my body used to it? Any advice at all would be great. Answers and Views: Answer by {[gLam••♥••GiiRL]}kay: work on flexibility and … [Read more...] about How should I prepare for beginners ballet?

winkmyster2001: Is starting ballet at the age of 14 a good idea? I've been dancing my whole life, but now I want to get serious and start training in ballet for my future. Allot of people say I should of started at a younger age. Is that true? Answers and Views: Answer by too.shy.shyYou could start now but it will be harder than if you'd … [Read more...] about Is starting ballet at the age of 14 a good idea?