Ballet

Ballet is a form of nonverbal communication between any human being who is willing to watch. It is social and accepting but it is also competitive and ceremonial. Ballet originated in the 15th century. By 1661, a dance academy opened in Paris and dancing soon presented itself on stage. The Romantic Movement in the 19th century influenced music and ballet. This was also the time at which dancing on pointe became extremely common for ballerinas. Today, ballet has risen to new heights. Classical forms, neo-classical forms, and contemporary forms produce the character of ballet today.
Classical ballet is what most people commonly think of when they hear the word ballet. Classical ballet reached its peak through the magnificent work of choreographers like Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Classical ballet is graceful, and full of movements to emphasize the technique of the dancer on stage. Ballet is focused mostly on balance and strength however, all movements in classical ballet are delicate. A huge part of classical ballet are the costumes. Each costume is hand-made and crested with elaborate beading that sparkles on stage. Traditional classical ballet costumes cost anywhere from $100 to $1000 because most costumes are imported from designers in Russia and France.
Neo-classical ballet first began in the 20th century by one of the most famous choreographers in the dance world, George Balanchine. Neo-classical ballet is increased in speed with moves full of energy and poise. While it may be slightly different in style, neo-classical ballet follows the same technique guidelines as classical ballet. Most commonly, neo-classical ballets are one-act shows that are simple and to the point. The costumes reflect greatly on the emotion or feeling of the piece being performed. Neo-classical ballet costumes are usually simple yet they create great symmetry with the dancers’ body and movement.
Contemporary ballet is the newest addition to the many types of ballet that already