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Do you know what is glissade in ballet? This movement is an essential ballet step, and it’s usually used as a preparation for jumps and leaps. So, if the glissade is done correctly, it helps to do jumps. This is why it’s key to do this movement well. On the other hand, glissade is a…
As Christmas is coming, many ballet companies around the world bring up their versions of The Nutcracker. This ballet was created by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov on a Tchaikovsky score at the request of the Mariinsky Theater in 1892. Believe it or not, The Nutcracker Ballet was widely criticized in its beginning. For example,…
Did you know that there are many versions of the ballet Romeo and Juliet? In the West, the most popular productions are those by MacMillan and Cranko. Of course, the plots are identical in all versions, but the choreography varies according to the creators’ special characteristics. However, many other choreographers have created different versions of…
La Esmeralda Ballet is a fascinating and romantic ballet inspired by Victor Hugo’s book “Notre Dame de Paris” (1831). Without a doubt, it is Jules Perrot’s masterpiece as a choreographer. If you want to know more about the history and plot of this ballet, continue reading the article. Key Facts about La Esmeralda Ballet The…
A battement degage is a battement disengaged from the floor. It is sometimes called battement tendu jete (“thrown”), battement glisse (“glided”), or simply degage (“disengaged”). Keep reading the article if you want to learn how to execute this step correctly. Battement Tendu Degage First of all, what is a battement? In French, this term literally…
Piqué means “pricked.” It refers to an exercise usually performed on the bar (battement tendu piqué). On the other hand, piqué is also a connecting movement. In this article, we will explain each of them so you can perform them perfectly. Battement Tendu Piqué This is a movement in which the toe of the raised…
La Bayadere is a gem of classical ballet. It transports us to exotic India with a gripping plot of love and betrayal. Created by legendary choreographer Marius Petipa and set to music by the talented Ludwig Minkus, this masterpiece has become a mainstay in the repertoire of ballet companies worldwide. La Bayadère tells the story…
Passé or Retiré? Often, teachers and dancers use the two terms interchangeably. But is there a difference? In this article, we will answer that question and explain in detail how to execute these steps correctly. Passé or Retiré? Retiré means withdrawn. It is the position where the leg you are working on is bent in…