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Do You Know What is Glissade in Ballet? Learn How to Do it Correctly
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
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The Nutcracker Ballet: a Christmas Traditional Ballet for the Whole Family
As Christmas is coming, many ballet companies around the world bring up their versions of The Nutcracker. Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov created this ballet on a Tchaikovsky score at the request of the Mariinsky Theatre. The premiére was in December 1892. Believe it or not, The Nutcracker Ballet was widely criticized in its beginning.
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La Fille Mal Gardée: History, Plot, and Key Versions
La Fille Mal Gardée is often translated as “The Poorly Guarded Daughter” or “The Unchaperoned Daughter.” Along with “The Whims of Cupid and the Ballet Master” (1786, by Vincenzo Galeotti), it is one of the few surviving 18th-century ballets, although in a very different form from its original premiere in 1789. Choreographed by Jean Dauberval
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Fouette: Meaning, Types, and Technique Explained
The fouette is one of the most versatile movements in the classical ballet vocabulary. So, the term “fouetté” applies to a broad family of movements that share a common characteristic: a powerful whipping action of the leg or foot. These steps are essential in both adagio and allegro sequences. They range from small connecting movements
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Russian Versions of The Nutcracker: From Ivanov to Grigorovich
Is Ivanov’s Nutcracker version the only one that exists? Are all Nutcrackers the same? No, after the premiere of The Nutcracker in 1892, other choreographers decided to create their own versions of this beautiful ballet. Among those who staged notable productions of The Nutcracker in Russia were Aleksandr Gorsky, Fedor Lopukhoy, Vasily Vainonen, and Yuri
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The Nutcracker Premiere: How the Classic Ballet Was Created
What was the Premiere of The Nutcracker Ballet like? How was this famous ballet created? The Nutcracker premiered on December 18, 1892, at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Although it didn’t initially receive the best reviews, over the years, it has captured the hearts of millions of people worldwide. In this article, we’ll tell
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Sylvia Ballet: The Definitive Guide to Delibes’ Classic
The ballet Sylvia, also known as “Sylvia ou la Nymphe de Diane,” is a fundamental work in the history of classical ballet, fusing mythology, romance, and heroism. This ballet was created in 1876 for the Paris Opera, with choreography by Louis Mérante and a brilliant score by Léo Delibes. Sylvia, originally presented in three acts,
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Jean Georges Noverre: Father of Ballet d’Action
Jean Georges Noverre was a French pioneer born in the 18th century. His genius led him to develop a real change in classical ballet. He is considered the father of ballet d’action. So, this is a form of ballet that tells a story purely through dance, mime, and expressive movement. If you want to know