Ballet, Sweat and Tears [Documentary Film]

May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ballet, Sweat and Tears Documentary

What does it take to become a ballerina in Russia? At the Mariinsky Theater it takes more than physical and mental strength... it takes: Ballet, Sweat and Tears Becoming a professional ballerina is a journey that begins at a young age and is extremely competitive. We meet young girls devoting their lives to the profession, as well as the women, who end up on the very top, performing on stage at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg. Watch all RT's documentaries in HD on RTDoc website! … [Read more...]

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Ballet Can Break Your Heart: Swan Lake and Giselle [Video]

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Alessandra Ferri in Giselle

Are you  a "softie" for heart-wrenching sad endings, like the ending of Giselle and Swan Lake? I am... In one, Giselle saves Albrecht from certain death only to return to her own grave. Oh, the bitter sweet good-bye... And in the second, Odette is betrayed by the very man who swore his eternal love for her. Ballet Can Break Your Heart: Swan Lake and Giselle [Pacific Northwest's] Kent Stowell re-choreographed all of Act 4 [of Swan Lake], giving the last act a radiant pas de deux and a … [Read more...]

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Ballet Quote by Misty Copeland

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pointe Shoe

It's time for an inspiring ballet quote by Misty Copeland. Ballet Quote by Misty Copeland Ballet is an extremely difficult job and it takes a lot out of you physically, but it's just as much about mental discipline. Some people don't last because they don't have it in them. But to move up, you have to have that focus and you have to love what you do. There's no way you could do this if you didn't. - Misty Copeland Ballet Quote by Misty Copeland Share this quote with your ballet friends, … [Read more...]

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Thursday At The Theater: Pharaoh’s Daughter

May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Pharaoh's Daughter, Choreography by Pierre Lacotte. Music by Cesare Pugni.

Tonight's ballet is not full-length. Why? Because I think this is a performance woth viewing, even if it's just an excerpt. It has taken over 100 years for it to return to the stage and Svetlana Zakharova and Sergei Filin are spectacular in this staging! The ballet I'm talking about is The Pharaoh's Daughter. Thursday At The Theater: Pharaoh's Daughter This ballet was created by Petipa in 1862 for the Imperial Ballet. It featured a cast of almost 400 and lasted four hours. For obvious … [Read more...]

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Tamara Rojo Launches Big Dance Pledge 2013 [Video]

May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tamara Rojo, Aristic Director of English National Ballet, Launches Big Dance Pledge 2013

You don't have to be a dancer, you just have to love to dance and share that joy with others, friends, co-workers, family, anyone, really. Once a year anyone and everyone can be involved in a cause that is worth spreading. Tamara Rojo Launches Big Dance Pledge 2013 Rojo is the Artistic Director of the English National Ballet and also International Ambassador for Big Dance. The Big Dance Pledge is a 3-minute dance routine that anyone can do – regardless of age or experience. Take a look at … [Read more...]

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Sole Inserts Are Being Tested In Ballet Slippers

May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ballet Slippers. Author: Lambtron. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License

Ballet slippers have undergone changes since they were first invented in the 1600's. To quench your ballet slipper evolution thirst, click here: The Evolution of Classical Ballet. With the evolution of ballet technique, the ballet shoe has also changed; it's a process that goes hand-in-hand...or should I say, foot-in-shoe. :-) Now an Australian physiotherapist has come up with an insole that promises to reduce ankle and lower limb injuries. Sole Inserts Are Being Tested In Ballet … [Read more...]

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Happy Mother’s Day from Atlanta Ballet [Videos]

May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Atlanta Ballet: Love Stories

What better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than experiencing a beautiful story of love through dance. Happy Mother's Day from Atlanta Ballet Happy Mother's Day from Atlanta Ballet Learn more about our Love Stories program. Artistic Director, John McFall, shares his thoughts on the wonderful works presented May 10-12. The choreographers share their thoughts on their ballets and give us inside knowledge of their work. Join us as we explore the theme of love through classic and … [Read more...]

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Ballet Men

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
ballet men by The Australian Ballet

Their strength, technique, their beautiful lines and virility have always amazed me. Ballet Men Art or athleticism? Or both? Four dancers from The Australian Ballet speak of what it means to be a ballet dancer. It's a freedom of self-expression... We are athletes, we are artists. Ballet Men Our dancers Adam Bull, Christopher Rodgers-Wilson, Cameron Hunter and Cristiano Martino talk about the highs and lows of the profession and show off their beautiful technique. Production: The … [Read more...]

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Ballet Pointe Shoe Quote

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
pointe shoes from wikipedia

Ballet Pointe Shoe Quote  “The ballet toe shoe is one of the few instruments of torture to survive intact into our time.”  - Source Unknown From The Healthy Dancer Ballet Pointe Shoe Quote What do you think? Do you agree? Share your thoughts below! And remember to Share this quote by Liking or Pinning too. Thanks! … [Read more...]

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Daily Class At The Royal Ballet [Full-Class Video]

May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Royal Ballet Live Class

Prepare to be inspired! For tonight's Thursday at The The Theater I've chosen something a bit different: a look behind-the-scenes of the London-based company: Daily Class at the Royal Ballet. The Ballet Mistress is Olga Evreinoff. George Lamb interviews members of the company as the class goes on in the background. Daily Class At The Royal Ballet Jonathan Cope begins by explaining what is going on at the barre: frappés, adagio, etc. Enjoy! Daily Class At The Royal Ballet YouTube … [Read more...]

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