Ballet is a form of dance. It originated in France. There are two different types of ballet, regular and pointe. Pointe is usually what people think of when somebody says ballet. Lots of people have seen The Nutcracker. It is one of the most famous ballets. On this website, you will learn about the basic positions of the arms and feet, the types of footwear, how to wear your hair, types of costumes, set designs, looks with make-up, and how to mime when you dance.