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Giselle is one of the most famous ballets.
The Ballet opens with Albrecht who is perusing Giselle, the attractive peasant girl. Albrecht goes on to lead Giselle to think that he is a farmer with the name of Loys who Giselle falls in love with. During this time she is unaware that the man is already betrothed to the daughter of the duke, Bathilde. She agrees to marry him despite Hilarion's, another peasant, romantic advancements and suspects that Albrecht is an imposter. Giselle wants to dance but is warned by her mother that she has a weak heart. Hilarion tells Giselle that Albrecht has been untruthful to her and that he is a nobleman in reality. Not long after, Bathilde reveals to Giselle that Albrecht is definitely her fiancé. Giselle is horrified, becomes weak, and soon dies of a broken heart.
The second act starts in the setting of a forest at the side of Giselle's grave. The ghostly Wilis, virgins who died of unrequited love, are called upon by their queen to accept Giselle as one of their own. When Hilarion stops by the grave, the Wilis make him dance to his death. But when Albrecht arrives, Giselle, who has become a Wili herself, dances with him until the Wilis' power is lost, when the clock strikes four. It is then that Albrecht realizes that Giselle has saved him and he cries at her grave.
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Where did Romantic Ballet Start?
romantic ballet started in the 1800's.
What is the romantic ballet?
Just classical ballet. Maybe a partnering dance
What is the difference between classical and romantic ballet?
The difference between classical ballet and romantic ballet is that romantic ballet was created in the 19th century, whereas Classical ballet was created in the 17th century. In the 18th century, women played secondary roles as dancers. They wore corsets, wigs, high heels, and hoops. Also, the difference was the music and the way they danced. In classical there were less men than in romantic ballet. Romantic= Interests in men, nature, higher powers, past, and other places. Free expressive and emotional. Classical= All the opposite of romantic
Is Swan Lake a romantic ballet?
Yes.
Do you have to have toe surgery when you grow up as a ballet dancer?
No you don't. They invented ballet shows for a reason.
