Dance at your Doorstep: The History of the Spread of Ballet Worldwide

Dyumna ChhabraBallet, ballet productions, history Leave a Comment

By Aashaya Anand Today, ballet is one of the most popular dance performances worldwide. Even those who do not practise it themselves have an intuition of what it is; an image comes to mind when you hear the word ‘ballet.’ Perhaps it’s white tutus, or pointe shoes, or low romantic buns. But how did these things emerge as they are ...

Costumes Through the Ages

Elina WisungBallet, costumes, Education, history, student scoop 1 Comment

BY MAYA HARIDAS from En Avant Magazine May-June 2022 When you watch a ballet performance there are a million things that tell you what is going on: the music, the scenery, the lighting, the choreography… But what the dancers are clad in plays an enormous part in your experience. The Nutcracker’s Mouse King wouldn’t be quite so frightening were he ...
Marianela Nunez as Nikiya in The Royal ballet’s production of la Bayadere

Expressions Beyond Borders

Elina Wisungadvanced, ballet productions, Education, history, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

by Ramya Manikam Often, the most exciting aspect about discovering something about an art form, is how the exchange between its various genres can surprise and enrich your understanding of it. Universally it is accepted that art transcends boundaries and connects diverse people. Art does not hold you towards political obligations and encourages you to stay open to healthy debate. ...
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Styles and Methods of Ballet

Meedhu Miriyamballerina, Ballet, Education, history, style 1 Comment

Ballet has evolved immensely over the course of the last 500 years. Starting off as court performances in Italy with basic technique, it is now performed  worldwide in various styles. Here’s a little history and background on the style variations in ballet. In the 15th century, in the midst of cultural revival and transition to modernity in Europe, known as ...