Pointe shoes

Dance and its Dimensions “Dance according to me is emotion. Dance is a non-verbal medium of communication where we can express our thought, beliefs and ideas. It is one of the most famous or prominent medium of art. Dancers develop their own techniques and moves with the help of choreographers. It provides both the viewer and the performer sense of freedom, happiness and joy. It helps people to express who they are. Dance is an art form where we express ourselves freely. It indeed has a…

The intense lights, colorful costumes, and ribboned pointe shoes decorated the stage. As the lively music played for those dancing in the spotlight, I waited in the wings, nerves jumping in my stomach. Every little movement would be seen from the peering eyes of the audience. Preparation for this role was packed into a few weeks, and both the honor of earning this part and the pressure of performing well accumulated on my shoulders. Originally, I had an ensemble part with the rest of my dance…

I imagined lacing myself into their pointe shoes and living in a moment, knowing that my dreams could be shattered at any time. I can only imagine how humbled they must be to be constantly reminded that the title of ballerina isn’t given to anyone in a leotard; it must be earned. Having to exist…

The lights dim, the orchestra begins to warm up, the rustling of paper can be heard, and then the curtain rises. The performance begins with an overture, a prelude to what will happen. Suddenly, the ballerina appears on stage. She is beautiful and the audience claps for her. At the end of the show, she receives flowers and massive amounts of applause. Every little girl in the audience wants to be the ballerina on stage that was just seen. How does a little girl fulfill her dream of becoming a…

According to the website Dictionary.com, the definition of a sport is an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature (Sport 1). Dance requires all of these aspects. Dance is an art, but it also has a competitive side. You can compete in many different categories such as solos, duets, trios, or a group. There are also different age groups. There are so many different genres of dance, it would be difficult for someone not to find at least one…

On July 1, 1941, Twyla Tharp was born in the Portland, Indiana. She spent her early childhood in Indiana but later moved to California in 1963 and completed her degree in Art history in New York. Compared to other dancers, at a young age, she learnt quite a number of genres in the arts like ballet, tap, jazz, modern and music. When she was just a year and a half old she was already given piano lessons. Her first dance lesson was at the Vera Lynn School of Dance. During her dancing years, she had…

Dance History- Keely Geier 05/08/17 Question: Compare the original 18th century works La Fille Mal Gardée by French choreographer Jean Dauberval, and La Sylphide by Danish choreographer August Bournonville, comparing their defining features and discussing ways they reflected the changing social climate of their time and place (18th & 19th century France). The French revolution was not only…

Once Upon a time a child was born, also known as me, Alex was the child to Colleen and David Montgomery. The family had another beautiful six-year-old daughter named Allison. Allison had been dancing ballet since she was four, which lead me to pursue in ballet to even today. My mother queen Colleen was adopted and was raised in a Norwegian family. While my father had always had his parents. We’ve all grown up, however here in the Seattle area. Each of us are very different while in other…

study performing arts. While almost every little girl finds it amusing to dance in front of the mirror in a new pink tutu, for me the art of movement was always a part of my day and became my steady companion. From the first time I put on my ballet shoes, dance has been my source of inspiration, self-expression and pure joy. It is not only everyday practice but a part of who I am and what I want to be. I have studied classical ballet (Van Niekerk Academy) and gymnastics since the age of four,…

Serenade in C rose sweetly rom the orchestra pit, muffled only slightly by the rustling of the the curtain and the colorful stage lights began to dim. This was it. After months of long and painful hours of rehearsal, it was finally opening night. Her pointe shoes were freshly coated with rosin and her hair neatly slicked back into a tight bun sitting on top of her head. Chin up, toes pointed, legs straight, back arched, she whispered to herself as she watched the corps members flow elegantly on…