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Ballet Ballet is a living art that is always developing. Ballet can bring any emotion from happy to sad alive. While studying ballet poise, line, and beauty are practiced. You need to train carefully, even for the easiest movements. After studying ballet you will learn to love the beauty of it. |
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Ballet Originated in the 15th and 16th century. Through the work of experienced and dedicated teachers the traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Ballet today is appreciated all over the world. They love the light and graceful movements it displays. |
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When dancing ballet, you need special shoes. When starting ballet you should use flat satin, leather, or canvas shoes. They can either be secured by elastic or ribbons. After several years of dancing ballet your teacher will probably ask you to buy Pointe shoes. You can secure these with ribbons. |
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Tap Tap is a style of American theatrical dance. It uses percussive footwork that makes rhythmic patterns in the floor. Tap was created by combining the elements of American drumming and dancing with elements of European clog and Step dancing. Through many ups and downs tap has evolved to an American art form. |
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Tap shoes were not what was originally used to tap. Aluminum heel and toe taps did not appear until after 1910. Before, dancers used clogs with split wooden soles. Today, you can get tap shoes in a variety of colors and variations. |
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Some basic tap steps consist of the stamp, ball-change, hop, brush, tap, heel, shuffle, pick-up, cramp roll, and riff. There are also more difficult moves like a wing. |
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Jazz Jazz is a North American tradition that developed from a mixture of African and European Dance. It originated as early as 1518. Jazz was originally inspired by jazz music. Today, Jazz is used in most musicals. It may often be referred to as show dance. |
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