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Dancers who dance en Pointe they wear shoes that are so tight that they're feet have hardly any room to move. Then they push themselves up onto the end, the toes are on the very tips, but can sometimes be curled under. It depends on how the dancer prefers to wear their shoes.

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Do male ballet dancers have to wear tights to perform?

In practices or rehearsals, for the same reason as female ballet dancers do. It is considered an "appropriate" form of dance wear, covers up, and it comfortable. In performances, it is often just how most costumes are done. Females tend to wear dresses or skirts, and men tend to wear simple tights and elaborate tops. That is just how the costumes have evolved, generally speaking.


What is the Jamaican dance in which dancers bend over backwards and pass under a pole?

The limbo.


Do male dancers wear underwear under their tights?

Male ballet dancers wear a specifically designed undergarment called a "dance belt" that has a strong pouch to support their genitals, prevent injury, and create an non-detailed bulge in front, with a thong rear to minimize show-through lines.


Where can you get lessons in Fresno CA for ballet and what to wear to practice?

Ballet is a classical dance where many of the steps are done by tip-toeing. Look in the yellow pages of your telephone directory under Ballet to find a school near you. You will be told what to wear for ballet classes by the school director or teacher.


Who helped spread ballet from the starting country to the flourish country?

Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance courts, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, and was later popularized in France under King Louis XIV, who established the Royal Academy of Dance in 1661. French ballet masters and dancers, such as Pierre Beauchamp and Mademoiselle La Fontaine, played crucial roles in formalizing and spreading the art form. From France, ballet flourished and evolved, significantly influencing the development of ballet in Russia and other countries. The collaboration between Italian, French, and Russian artists helped create the rich tradition of ballet we know today.

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How do the people in Oliver Twist musical dance?

The dancers in Oliver! dance under the direction of choreographers and coaches. There are no dancers as characters in the book Oliver Twist.


Do male ballet dancers have to wear tights to perform?

In practices or rehearsals, for the same reason as female ballet dancers do. It is considered an "appropriate" form of dance wear, covers up, and it comfortable. In performances, it is often just how most costumes are done. Females tend to wear dresses or skirts, and men tend to wear simple tights and elaborate tops. That is just how the costumes have evolved, generally speaking.


Is there thongs as athletic supporters?

There is something like that called a dance belt. Male ballet dancers wear them for support, but they have a thong in the back instead of two straps. The pouch is also slightly lined to smooth things out under tights, and they fit even tighter than an athletic supporter to prevent movement and bouncing.


Where can one purchase ballet tutus?

One can purchase ballet tutus from: Discount Dance, Amazon, Kinder Bloom, Tutus Divine, Class Act Tutu, Dance Direct, Ballet Scoop, Trade Me, Dance Wear Solution, Always Under Pay, On Stage Dance Wear.


What is the Jamaican dance in which dancers bend over backwards and pass under a pole?

The limbo.


What genre is waltz of the flowers?

The dance from the nutcracker is classic ballet. The music for the ballet is also classic.


Do male dancers wear underwear under their tights?

Male ballet dancers wear a specifically designed undergarment called a "dance belt" that has a strong pouch to support their genitals, prevent injury, and create an non-detailed bulge in front, with a thong rear to minimize show-through lines.


What is the name of the Jamaican dance in which dancers bend over backwards and pass under a pole?

The limbo.


Where can you get lessons in Fresno CA for ballet and what to wear to practice?

Ballet is a classical dance where many of the steps are done by tip-toeing. Look in the yellow pages of your telephone directory under Ballet to find a school near you. You will be told what to wear for ballet classes by the school director or teacher.


Who helped spread ballet from the starting country to the flourish country?

Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance courts, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, and was later popularized in France under King Louis XIV, who established the Royal Academy of Dance in 1661. French ballet masters and dancers, such as Pierre Beauchamp and Mademoiselle La Fontaine, played crucial roles in formalizing and spreading the art form. From France, ballet flourished and evolved, significantly influencing the development of ballet in Russia and other countries. The collaboration between Italian, French, and Russian artists helped create the rich tradition of ballet we know today.


How many years can you be in ballet?

It really depends, as long as one can enjoy it and not have too many injuries that can affect dancing. An average dancers' career is probably under 20 years. There are not many full time professional ballet dancers over say 35. {e.g. If a dancer started professionally dancing at 18, then one would expect that dancer to be retired by 30+.


What do they wear in ballet?

In class/lessons you would most likely wear a leotard with ballet-pink stockings and ballet slippers or pointe shoes. If you were performing you would wear a tutu with stockings and Pointe shoes. You don't always wear pointe shoes, sometimes you wear ballet shoes/slippers.