ive never tried ballet but im a guy so it wasnt much of something i cared for
Same here! But, Ballet is a performance dance originating from the Italian Renaissance in the 15ht century
seems like a lot of classics come from italy like instruments and such
Don't forget pizza! But, dance has become much more widespread than Italy. It is a highly technical form of dance with its own terminology, vocabulary, and worldwide styles
yea and its very physically demanding, takes a lot of time and pain to get good
Oh yes. A very well known example is 'The Nutcracker'. It has a musical score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and is widely known
Thats a massive classic, black swan is also a great example of how cut throat it can be
has evolved in a number of distinct ways. See glossary of ballet.
A ballet, a work, consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained ballet dancers. Traditional classical ballets are usually performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of American choreographer George Balanchine, often are performed in simple costumes (e.g., leotards and tights) and without the use of elaborate sets or scenery.
Etymology.
by Baroque architecture.
Italian singers, composers, dancers and actors had a great impact on music and the performing arts. Palestrina, Monteverdi and Frescobaldi were responsible for musical innovations that were seminal in the development of Western music. Italian Commedia dell'arte was an art form that had a great influence in the performing arts, not only in Italy but in many other parts of Europe as well.
Ballet began in 15th-century Renaissance Italy. The foot positions and steps that make up classic ballet were created by Renaissance dance