#Ballet dance

[chanelb4-karl]

[dance-world]

Alexander Burton  - photo  © Joe McNally

[good-times-with-weapons]

Anastasia notes

- one of the older girls decided not to be in the dance anymore and just lay down in the seats

- they didn’t think through the heights of the romanovs which made the family photo hard to stage

- spent the last three classes on. the. same. dance.

- I have to improv a solo dance smh

- also I’m literally a set piece in the beginning, like they have me on the dark stage before the show starts

- I HAVE TO IMPROVISE A POINTE SOLO

- the reactions from the younger actors to my shoes was hilarious

[that-dumbass-rabbit]

I really just post whatever I'm thinking tbh, the interesting, the boring, and even the stuff literally no other person can relate to. Or maybe you can. Idk your life.

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[b-mw]

Olga Smirnova in Raymonda

[twl-cyan]

Day 595

胡桃夾子A-60。

[whimsicallypink]

The Nutcracker Suite

Variation 2: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy

Written by Pyotr (Peter) Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Performed by The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra 

While I know this isn’t Yule music I grew up a ballet dancer and ballet is very close to my heart

Happy Yule to all! ♡

[razzleberry-lemonade]

dance shoes

[aclypse]

It’s my first time animating anything in Blender and working with armature and rigging. And what else to say other than that it was really challenging (but fun at the same time). I'm aware of some typology errors in the animation, but overall I believe I made a good job. I think it’s pretty cute how she dancer here little ballet dance. 

[jozistyle]

“Trilogy of Notes" Ballet at Joburg Theatre

WGRUV Dance Company, South Africa’s newest contemporary ballet dance company announces its 3rd Season of 2024, presenting “Trilogy of Notes – A Symphony of Dance” at four theatres across Cape Town and Gauteng later this year. WGRUV is set to enchant audiences with its 3rd Season of 2024, presenting “Trilogy of Notes,” a triple bill that promises to deliver class, culture, and breathtaking…

[peter-tschirky]

Tanya Voloshyna (Ballet dancer Japan) - Pop Art by Peter Tschirky - Switzerland - 2024

[staticsnowfall]

michaela mabinty deprince (1995-2024)

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today, september 13th, 2024, the ballet world lost an extraordinary dancer and woman.

michaela mabinty deprince was born on january 6th, 1995, as mabinty bangura, in sierra-leone. she was orphaned, her parents passing to due to both direct and indirect causes of the civil war in her home country. she was demonized by her caretakers for her vitiligo, being called a “devil’s child”, and suffering from other forms of neglect and abuse. in 1999, deprince was adopted by an american couple along with another girl, and they were taken to new jersey, united states of america.

her hopes of becoming a ballerina had been planted when she found a ballerina on a magazine cover in her home country. she didn’t know of ballet at the time, but treasured the picture and dreamed of dancing. this dream blossomed into truth when she moved to the states, being put into ballet lessons soon after her arrival. deprince was a four-time participant in youth america grand prix, one of the largest ballet competitions in the united states. she was awarded a scholarship to study at the jaqueline kennedy onassis school of ballet, the associate school of american ballet theatre.

despite facing racial discrimination and other hardships in and out of the industry, deprince persisted in her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. in 2012, at the age of 16, she became the youngest member of dance theatre of harlem, and the next year, she joined the junior company of the dutch national ballet. she soon rose through the ranks, joining the main company and attaining the rank of soloist. she was the first dancer of african origin to ever join the company, and a shining advocate and role model for black women in ballet.

her other accomplishments include being an ambassador for war child holland, a dutch organization working to improve the wellbeing and resilience of children directly affected by war. she visited uganda and lebanon through the organization. she also appeared in beyoncé’s 2016 music video for ‘freedom’.

she will dance among all the stars in the sky. rest in peace beautiful michaela mabinty, you are already so missed. ♡

[dance-world]

Macéo Gerard - John Cranko School - photo by Carlos Quezada

[good-times-with-weapons]

Fun fact: going on pointe without proper training can severely fuck up your joints/ankles/legs/feet whatever

It annoys me when people don’t realize that

I had to get tell several kids not to try to go up on pointe otherwise they might hurt themselves

One girl tried to go up in literal crocs, one of the boys tried to go up in his sneakers when he saw me prepping

The look on his face was funny though when he realized that I wasn’t just standing in a corner holding part of the gate and waving my arms around, and that I was up on my toes lol

[inthedarktrees]

Ballerinas standing on window sill in rehearsal room at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet

Alfred Eisenstaedt, Life, 1936

[allegro-dance]

On Pointe: Mastering the Art of Ballet with Pointe Classes

Ballet, with its ethereal movements and timeless elegance, remains a pinnacle of dance artistry. Within the world of ballet, the mastery of pointe work represents a significant milestone, showcasing a dancer’s strength, technique, and dedication. In this exploration, we delve into the enchanting realm of pointe classes, a crucial component of professional dance training programs, to understand the artistry, discipline, and transformative journey that dancers embark upon.

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