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Sylvia (Ballet) – An Overview

In: Arts & Entertainment

19 Oct 2010

Sylvia is a three-act ballet that is inspired by characters from mythology. The ballet is set to music by French composer Lo Delibes and premiered at the Palais Garnier in Paris in 1876. The story is based on a play called Aminta written by Torquato Tasso – an Italian poet. On its’ debut this ballet was not well received and it was performed less and less often, as it did not prove to be popular with audiences.

Ballet / Opera : Frederick Ashton’s Biography

In: Arts & Entertainment

19 Oct 2010

If you do not know Frederick Ashton then you have come to the right place. This article will explain a little bit about this man’s life and what he has accomplished as a professional within the arts. If you do have any knowledge about the arts then you may have heard this man’s name as he is internationally known when it comes to the work that he did complete with the ballet and other art forms such as the opera. When you finally have an opportunity to talk about this gentleman and learn about his life, you will be more and more impressed with what he has accomplished.

Dance Mom 101: What To Pack For A Dance Competition

In: Home & Family

5 Sep 2010

Dance competitions are in full swing and although our young performers are ecstatic and anxious for their turn in the spotlight, dance moms and dads are busy pulling our hair out. Just about every competition brings the frantic rehearsal schedules and the continual question of what to bring to the performance, there are instances that you look like you are preparing for a excursion across the country and always turn out forgetting things that were important. Follow this advice to make sure that you have exactly what your kid requires the day of the competition.

Looking At Dance As A Performance Art Form

In: Recreation & Sports

17 Oct 2009

Dance is both a sport form as well as an art form, which refers to any sort of rhythmic movement of the body, in a graceful fashion, when accompanied with music. The idea of dance is to express emotions or even social interaction in a social, or a spiritual setting. This form of non-verbal communication in which the ideas are expressed through the movement of the body, are not only restricted to humans, but also in animals, for example, the bees. Synchronized swimming and figure skating can be considered to be some sort of partnership dance, while martial arts training can be synchronized dance forms in a sport setting.

Couples Reconnect With Dance Lessons

In: Home & Family

22 Sep 2009

Staying connected with your significant other can be difficult. It seems like our worlds continue to get busier every day. There are work stresses, financial stresses, and home stresses. All of these things can get in the way of keeping that essential spark going. Dance lessons can actually be something that can reunite a couple when they are struggling for something to hang onto together.

The Importance of a Good Dance Curriculum

In: Recreation & Sports

13 Aug 2009

Scanning the various options available to parents wanting to enroll their children in a good dance school can have quite a few pitfalls. It should be a ‘no brainer’, but ultimately a dance school’s curriculum can be the deciding factor in whether a child continues their dance classes or not.

Dance and a Love of Music

In: Home & Family

2 Jun 2009

Interpreting music into movement comes naturally for some people, however some people need a little bit of help. There are lots of methods qualified teachers use to help people get their mojo when it comes to music and dance.

Simple Ways to Learn Coordination

In: Home & Family

26 May 2009

Young students find coordination difficult to learn in the early days of dance lessons. Sometimes they can really look ungraceful, but it only takes a few months for them to start to get their feet.

Dance Teaches Grace and Poise

In: Reference & Education

26 May 2009

Dance lessons teach grace and poise in a young child. Many small children can be quite clumsy. Dance lessons can help them to get more control of themselves and be more poised. Ballet is itself a very graceful form of dancing and teaches a child how to move gracefully. There are several aspects of ballet that help your child to achieve grace and poise.

Why Dance Performances Develop Life Skills

In: Reference & Education

19 May 2009

One of the fun benefits of dance lessons is the fact that dance is a performing art. Good schools will put on performances regularly, for all age groups. This is a challenging and fun thing for your child to work for. It also teaches them certain skills that will help them in life


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