Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Update on Ballet Classes
I'm still thinking of whether to continue Sher w Term 3 of Ballet Classes.. she doesn't seem to express keen interest or had been practising at home.. shall see how before we switch her to other enrichment class.
What is Classical Ballet? (Excerpt taken from Article Ballet Published September 2006)
Classical ballet is a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements. Developed from Court productions of the Renaissance, ballet was renewed under Louis X1V in the 17th century when the five primary ballet positions were developed. Significant developments in the early 19th century included pointe work (balance on the extreme tip of the toe) and the emergence of the prima ballerina – the leading female dancer in a ballet company.Russia became the centre of ballet production and performance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then classical ballet has become popular in Great Britain, North America and many other countries, including New Zealand.The Royal Academy of Dance was founded in 1920 to advance the standards of teaching in classical ballet worldwide. It provides syllabi which have been carefully developed to enable a young dancer to progress through his or her dance training in planned stages.Dance is an art-form that knows no barriers and can be enjoyed by anyone. There are many benefits to students learning ballet.
What is Classical Ballet? (Excerpt taken from Article Ballet Published September 2006)
Classical ballet is a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements. Developed from Court productions of the Renaissance, ballet was renewed under Louis X1V in the 17th century when the five primary ballet positions were developed. Significant developments in the early 19th century included pointe work (balance on the extreme tip of the toe) and the emergence of the prima ballerina – the leading female dancer in a ballet company.Russia became the centre of ballet production and performance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then classical ballet has become popular in Great Britain, North America and many other countries, including New Zealand.The Royal Academy of Dance was founded in 1920 to advance the standards of teaching in classical ballet worldwide. It provides syllabi which have been carefully developed to enable a young dancer to progress through his or her dance training in planned stages.Dance is an art-form that knows no barriers and can be enjoyed by anyone. There are many benefits to students learning ballet.
These include:
posture and physical strength are improved;
co-ordination and appreciation of music are developed;
increasing confidence and self-esteem, communication skills and self-motivation are developed;
new and exciting challenges and opportunities to meet like-minded people are provided; and above all, students have fun!
posture and physical strength are improved;
co-ordination and appreciation of music are developed;
increasing confidence and self-esteem, communication skills and self-motivation are developed;
new and exciting challenges and opportunities to meet like-minded people are provided; and above all, students have fun!
Labels: enrichment
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