1. BALLET

2. Ballet - bal·let- (b-l, bl) 1. A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. 2. A theatrical presentation of group or solo dancing to a musical accompaniment, usually with costume and scenic effects, conveying a story or theme. 3. A musical composition written or used for this dance form. 4. A company or group that performs ballet.

3. Ballet as we know and recognize it in the 21st century had its beginnings in the extravagant entertainments of Italy’s royal courts during the Renaissance. In Italy and France,dancing masters taught royalty and choreographed entertainments for the courts Italian intermezii(late 1400) were interludes between acts of plays that combined dance,music, and drama In the 1500 and a1600s, dancing masters began recording their choreography

4. Ballet performances blend choreographed movement with music and décor, and are performed by dancers trained primarily in classical ballet technique.

5. Ballet technique includes the following characteristics: 5 positions of the feet,using “turnout” Use of pointed feet,with emphasis on the feet Toe shoes for women Codified positions of arms and legs Lightness, or pull away from gravity Movements emphasiziong balance and elevation Ballet uses French terminology such as Plié (bend of the knees) Pirouette (turn on one foot) Grand jeté (leap)

6. This is a list of the most famous dancers, who remained in history over time.

14. This is a list of the most famous Romanian dancers of the moment.

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