Category: Ballet

Since the first development of Ballet in the 1500s with the Italian renaissance or the first traveling company with Sergei Diaghilev the levels of diversity in ballet and well known dance companies/productions [modern day] have been extremely low and have completely lack in producing a more diverse ballet company. Misty Copeland is one of the…

Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century. Noblemen and women were treated to lavish events, especially wedding celebrations, where dancing and music created an elaborate spectacle. Dancing masters taught the steps to the nobility, and the court participated in the performances. Terms like ballet and ball stem from the Italian word…

Introduction Modern dance is a style of dance that developed as a reaction to the strict rules that defined ballet. Historically, modern dance began as free-form style lyrical ballet among a community of professional ballet dancers who refused to stop dancing. Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis promoted modern dance as a way of continuing…

Impact of Ballet on Human’s Body As the body extends, movements expressing each feeling are shown. Dancing is one of the forms of art that allows a person to express his/her creativeness through his/her body movements. It is something that is free and fun but at the same time powerful. According to the Department of…