Michel Maling I just love this Jack in the Box Solo shown by the Birmingham Royal Ballet. This dance is done in the first scene of the nutcracker when Drosselmeyer brings the toys to life to dance for the guests. For a tutorial of this dance click here.
Le Tricorne Ballet or in English, The Three-Cornered Hat is unique because of the mastery with which Massine, the choreographer, adapted the techniques of Spanish dancing to the theatre. The steps are all authentic, but their organization and arrangements are the fruit of classical choreography. Picasso did the decor, and Le Tricorne Ballet was first … Read more
One of the more difficult jobs of a dance teacher is thinking up new ideas and short stories for kids for a ballet class. Sometimes the creative juices just don’t want to flow freely, and thinking up pre-ballet class ideas and short stories for young kids for your beginners can become a nightmare, especially when you … Read more
Did you know that the Firebird Ballet Story was taken from an old Russian Folktale called The Magic Glowing Bird? This post contains some affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Here are some Firebird Story Books that may interest you if … Read more
La Boutique Fantasque Ballet is a one-act ballet that was first performed by Ballets Russes in Alhambra Theatre, London on the 5th of May 1919. This ballet is also known as The Magic Toyshop or The Fantastic Toyshop. The choreography was done by Leonide Massine and the music by Rossini. Massine and Lopolova were the cancan … Read more
Getting a pair of ballet pointe shoes for the first time is a very personal experience. You should have the opportunity to be able to try on various makes and types before making your final decision. The shoe needs to suit your foot type and should be able to support your foot properly. A highly … Read more
The Parade Ballet was first performed by Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on the 18th of May 1917. It is also known as Picasso Parade Ballet and it was a surrealistic ballet done in one act. The Libretto was done by Jean Cocteau, the choreography by Leonide Massine, the … Read more
Leonide Massine, who was also known as Leonid Massine was a famous Russian choreographer and ballet dancer. Leonide Massine created the world’s first symphonic ballet, which was called Les Présages, and then many others in the same vein. Leonide Massine Life Story There is a little confusion about the year that Leonide Massine was born. Some … Read more
Here are some beautiful examples of ballet costumes for kids, because most children love dressing up in ballet costumes, even if they don’t do ballet lessons. Here are some beautiful ballet costumes for kids that can be purchased online more conveniently and in most cases at better prices than the shops are offering. This article … Read more
There are many wonderful ballet steps for kids that they can do during class and at home for practice. When dealing with ballet positions for kids, one has to be careful to choose exercises that are appropriate for the age and strength of the child. Doing exercises before the child is ready for it could … Read more