Ballet on HubPages
75This Hub is the third in a series about dancing on HubPages - the first two covered flamenco and belly dancing. This time I'm going to focus on ballet, which was the dance genre I first fell in love with (at the age of 3 at a performance of La Fille Mal Gardee).
Learning Ballet
- Ballet Dance Classes for All Ages
For those who are interested in dance classes, ballet lessons in particular, there are many options from which to choose. In most areas you will find ballet lessons that are available to students of all... - 10 Reasons Why You Should Do Ballet
Are you a discombobulated, maladroit, tactless slob? Do you like listening to classical or soothing music? Have you dreamt of being less clumsy and more charming? Maybe ballet is for you... - Diary of an Adult Ballet Student
Diary of an adult ballet student in Hong Kong - how it all began and how she got addicted to ballet! - The Benefits of Ballet Lessons for Adults
More and more adults all over the world are taking ballet lessons nowadays. What's attracting them to the dance studio? Apparently,... - Ballet Floor Barre
Barre exercises are the building blocks of ballet. Without the fundamentals of barre work, you can't be a ballet dancer. But there are times when barre work isn't appropriate. - Ballet Stretching
We've all seen ballet dancers stretching before class or before a performance. Would it surprise you to know they're doing the wrong thing? Stretching before dance can make your performance worse, not better. - Ballet turns - How to do a Pirouette
Pirouettes are one of the hardest turns for a ballet dancer to master - especially multiple pirouettes. It's true they require perfect balance and control - but the real reason they're difficult is that most... - Ballet Moves
Ballet is one of the most graceful and elegant styles of dance one can perform. Whilst it may look dainty and effortless, projecting that facade is both physically demanding, and requires great discipline. ... - Alexandra's First Ballet Class
A photo diary of one little girl's first ballet class
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Ballet Tutus
- The Tutu: How to Choose and Care for a Ballet Tutu
Choosing a ballet tutu is exciting because usually, buying a real tutu means you have reached a landmark in your ballet career. It may be as simple as your first school performance, or as special as your... - Ballet Tutus
If you are taking a ballet class or maybe you are thinking of enrolling your daughter into one, you will need to find a good ballet tutu.... - The best 5 girls black tutu
Girls adore everything related to dancing, ballet, masquerade and ball. And what is the best costume for all these parties, of course it should be the ballet tutu, but the best choice for is black tutu. ...
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Dancing en Pointe
- First Pointe Shoes - What is the right age to start pointe work?
When can I start dancing en pointe? It's a common question, and the answer is not straightforward. NO ONE should start pointe before the age of 11, but after that... - Pointe Shoe Fitting: Foot Shape
You may never have wondered what shape your foot is - until it's time to buy your first pointe shoes. Then, the shape of your foot suddenly becomes important, because it determines which make and model of... - Ballet Shoes - Pointe Shoe Makers
There are many pointe shoe makers, in England, Russia, America, and all over the world. This article lists the key players. - Gaynor Mindens - the lazy dancer's shoe?
There is a lot of prejudice against Gaynor Minden pointe shoes. Is it fair, or is it just that ballet teachers are traditionalists and don't like change? The main criticism of Gaynor Mindens is that they... - How to sew ribbon in ballet pointe shoes
Sewing ribbon on point shoes can be critical to the correct way the shoe fits the dancer and makes it as safe and comfortable for dance. If the shoe comes with the ribbons already attached (they shouldn't)...
Ballet Miscellany
- Men's Dancewear - Ballet Wear for Men
Male ballet dancers have never been as well served by men's dancewear as female dancers. From researching my male dance friends, it seems that finding basic things ... - Ballerina: A Look at Ballet Today and Yesterday
Ballet has awed many since it's beginnings back in the 1600's, it was even practiced by King Louis XIV, who opened the first ballet academy in France. Why do We Love Ballet? Since the first ballet,... - Worlds Most Memorable Ballerinas
There have been many memorable ballerinas over the years, but some seem to stick in the mind of the public above others. One of these is Margot Fonteyn who dominated British ballet for something like forty... - Margot Fonteyn - the greatest ballerina of the 20th Century?
Was Margot Fonteyn the greatest ballerina of the 20th century? I think so. It's a great pity current generations have no way to judge her greatness. I say that because even though it's well worth seeing the... - I Went To See The Nutcracker Ballet
Last night, my mom, her friend, my husband and I went to see the Nutcracker Ballet at the Newmarket Theatre. Of course, we have never went to the theatre before because it was far north from where we...
Ballet Gifts
- Degas' sculpture of The Little Dancer
She was just 14 when Degas immortalised her in Bronze. Now she stands posed for all time, poised and ready to dance. - Buy Nao by Lladro Ballerina Figurine - Ballet Dancer
buy nao lladro figurine at the best prices and get the best selection online. lladro ballerina figurines and ballet dancers available at the lowest prices on ebay. - Where to find Myspace ballet layouts
One of my girls was looking for a Myspace ballet layout to use on her Myspace site. We searched several sites but .. - Free Coloring Pages - Ballerina Ballet
More children are being schooled at home every day. Homeschooling allows parents to control what their children learn, protects them from bullies, and allows, in many cases a higher level of education....
Note
I have to say I was disappointed with the quality of ballet articles on HubPages, and have decided not to include some of them for that reason. I've also omitted some otherwise good articles promoting a book called The Ballet Bible - I haven't read it myself, but I do know a respected ballet teacher who reviewed it and gave it a big thumbs down.
If you feel you have a good quality, informative ballet article that I've missed, please let me know.
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Text copyright Marisa Wright. Photos by Treivilo
besthubs 2 years ago
Very good collection about ballet. Thanks for sharing.