Made by: Aleksandra Ragauskaite
An art form, created by the movement of a human body.
The beginning of ballet – 15 th century.
The word ballet was borrowed into English around 1630
19 th century Graceful movements Balance, symmetry Elaborate costumes Classical form
20 th century Increased speed Energy and attack Asymmetry Simple costumes
Classical and modern dance mix Mostly performed barefoot
A skirt, worn as a costume in a ballet performance
Lithuania – Eglė Špokaitė Russia - Maya Plisetskaya Vaslav Nijinsky Romantic era legend – Marie Taglioni
American Ballet Theater National Ballet of Canada The Royal Ballet Bolshoi Ballet Paris Opera Ballet
Provides physical conditioning Decodes a non-verbal language Improves posture and grace