The first style of dance I will be talking about is Ballet. Ballet has been around as early as the 15th century, and it originates in the Italian Renaissance. Ballet can tell a story, it can express emotion, reflect a piece of music or simply show a choreographed set of movements. Ballet is a physically brutal art that puts the dancer into unnatural movements for the human body, and requires the alot of commitment, willpower and strength. A well put together Ballet puts the audience into a "fantasy world" providing an illusion where the dancers seem to have no gravity when they leap, turn, or go up on their tippy- toes. Although to get it to that point you have to acquire the technicality and difficulty so the audience can have the sense of emotion while watching the performance that the dancers are trying to portray.
Louis XIV brings French ballet back to life. When he was younger he used to take part in all the ballets in his court. In 1661, he established the first ballet school l'Académie Royale de Danse, to train dancers to perform for him. Around 1670, Pierre Beauchamps developed the five ballet positions.
Which you will see in the next post with a attached video!
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