Is ballet easy?
Ballet is a special form of dance that can help children learn other types of dancing. Ballet exercises are not an easy task. Children should perfom detailed movements and coordinate them with classic music. Ballet is a type of dance that combines body motion, acting on stage and music. It is considered an art form for disciplined students. Ballet has its own culture. Ballet professional dancers have a special dancers’ identity.
Ballet in front of the mirrors
Most children love to expose themselves in front of the mirrors. While they exercise their hands and legs, following specific instructions, they look themselves at the mirror. During the barre exercises and the exercises to the centre of a classroom, children are in front of the mirror. In this way, they become aware of their body and strengthen their self-assurance. Moreover, for the majority, it is exciting to be stand face to face with theimselves.
Ballet positions
Learning the ballet positions and movements at the barre is hard. Children should listen to their teacher carefully and follow the instructions in detail. There are five basic positions (the first, the second, the third, the fourth and the fifth) that develop dancers’ balance. Students gradually learn to master the ballet positions and to co-ordinate their body movements. Ballet movements exercise dancers’ legs, hands and arms. Some names of ballet movements are as follows: plie, tendu, fondu, releve, rond de jambe, port de bra. Mastering the ballet movements needs continuous effort and is essential for the dancers’ performance on stage.
Ballet and mental health
. Ballet dancers should be very focused when they exercise. Every body posture hides a great strength. Skills such as concentration, memory, problem-solving could be developed by ballet exercises. Focus for greatness. How could dancers perform this strength? Strong will and extra effort every day are requirements.
Ballet and Christmas
During the Christmas season, a lot of ballet plays are performed. Attending ballet in big theatres remain a Christmas tradition. Nutcrucker, Sleeping Beauty, Scissorhands, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland are considered famous Christmas ballets. Don’t miss to book your tickets for the play you like this Christmas!
Vocabulary – Λεξιλόγιο
1/ ο χορευτής = dancer
2/ η κίνηση = movement
3/ η πειθαρχία = diligence
4/ χορεύω = to dance
