Formal Analysis of Edgar Degas’ Ballet Rehearsal (circa 1874) Energy in movement and quiet placidity seen from the eyes of a fly on the wall. Edgar Degas’ Ballet Rehearsal‚ 1874 oil on canvas is twenty three inches by thirty three inches (Honour et al. 2005). The painting utilizes a sophisticated pallet and whimsical impressionist painting style to enchant its viewer. One of a series examining dancers‚ the painting of ballet students in rehearsal conveys Degas’ knowledge and fascination with the
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The West Australian Ballet Company In 1952‚ the West Australian Ballet Company was founded by Madame Kira Boulsloff; a Russian ballerina who dances with Les Ballet Russes. As Australasia’s oldest ballet company they have developed strong reputation as a classical and contemporary company. In 1970 after becoming WA’s state company‚ new artistic director Mr Rex Reid (1969 – 1974) began transforming the semi-professional ensemble into a top state company. Barbara Ahern; a prominent social and
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“dancer’s high”. The term “runner’s high” is used to describe the intense euphoria‚ bliss‚ and surge of energy after an intense workout. I’ve coined the term “dancer’s high” to describe what I feel after perfecting a ballet step or movement after weeks or months of hard work. Ballet is not forgiving; our bodies are pushed far past the bounds of reality. My back bends in ways it shouldn’t‚ my feet point in directions they shouldn’t‚ and my toes take pressure that can be more than ten times my bodyweight
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Understanding of Dance The Little Ballet was indeed a perfect little thing as danced. This was such an understated and fluent and bravura performance that the dance was hard to imagine anyone dancing the role considering the fact that the role was played by Mikhail Baryshnikov‚ while Elaine Kudo and three other dancers in a sweet-tempered‚ fluid work that makes subtle allusions. The style each dancer’s movements were very graceful‚ soft and controlled. Baryshnikov was dressed in business casual
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Classical Ballet Terms and Definitions for Beginning Ballet 1. Adagio (ah-DAHZ) A series of slow‚ fluid exercises intended to develop the dancer’s — balance‚ strength and grace. 2. En L’Air (on lehr) In the air. 3. Attitude A pose on one leg with the other lifted and bent at approximately a 120-degree angle. May be executed to the front (en avant) or to the back (derriere). 4. Arabesque (ah-ra-BESK) - The position of the body supported on one leg with the opposite leg extended behind the
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Finally‚ Swan Lake is a beautiful ballet that comprises elements such as composition and rhythm. The first act is set in a park surrounded by trees‚ with a castle in the background. With a gift from his mother‚ Prince Seigfried leaves the park to go to the lake to hunt swans with the crossbow he received for his birthday. Prince Seigfried is dressed in a black leotard comprised of beautiful jewels and white pants. His mother‚ the Queen‚ is dressed in a long blue dress which fades into white which
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First performed in Saint Petersburg‚ Russia‚ the classic Christmas ballet‚ The Nutcracker has been shown for over 100 years. The composer‚ Peter Tchaikovsky‚ and choreographer Marius Petipa teamed up to create a timeless production as an adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman’s tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." This pair had previously worked together on another classical ballet‚ Sleeping Beauty. Despite the great fame of the ballet today‚ The Nutcracker was not a success right away. It’s first production
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Ballet Pioneers and Icons George Balanchine was born in Russia to a promising future of Ballet. Balanchine’s father was a composer which led to Balanchine studying the piano. When he was ten years old‚ he began lessons at the Imperial Ballet School where he learned Russian styles of dance. He went to the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music to study piano and also to continue his study of ballet. Balanchine gathered a group of dancers to present his choreography until a manager of the Ballet
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completely contrasting aspirations. However‚ although it is thought ballet and hip hop could never use the same elements‚ ballet and hip hop have several similarities. Similarities include music‚ movement‚ and strength. These similarities however‚ all include differences. First‚ ballet and hip hop are similar and different in music. The dance styles are similar in music because both require musicality‚ the awareness of music and rhythm. Ballet requires musicality because it helps the dancers flow better
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Ballet Philippines Ma. Cecilia C. Ycong Dr. Lucila Tibigar Ed. D. Management Professor FINAL EXAM 1. Is the high turnover a problem for Ballet Philippines‚ or can it be considered a “fact of life” that the institution will just have to live with? Depending on your answer develop strategies in order to (a) reduce turnover‚ or (b) ensure that the institution will still have consistent performance even in the face of high turnover. Ballet
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