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Which term refers to a basic bending movement of the knees in ballet?
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How many classical ballet positions are there?
First you have your five basic ballet positions called first second third fourth and fifth position. They are in both the arms and the legs. You also have other popular poses such as classical pose.
How many positions are there in ballet?
The positions of the feet in ballet is a fundamental part of classical ballet technique that defines standard placements of feet on the floor. There are five basic positions in modern-day classical ballet, known as the first through fifth positions.
Where can you get a copy of the vaganova syllabus?
Write to the Kirov Ballet School in Russia. The Syllabus was invented there and is still taught there. --------- Agrippina Vaganova, the creator of the Vaganova (Russian) method, has a book; in the US it is called Basic Principles of Classical Ballet. In this book, she explains every single movement in detail which is exactly what the Vaganova method is known for - precision. There are pictures for everything. It is a wonderful resource, the best book on ballet technique, I think. You should also take a look at 100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School. This will provide you with actual classes for each year, and there is a section in the back with music accompaniment notes.
Should you start contempory with little ballet experience?
Contempory ballet is a great style of ballet, but if you want to start contempory, it is best to go in a beginner class so that then you can establish some basic ballet skills before you move on to contempory, as in beginner classes, they usually work on basic ballet skills first, before really moving on to serious contempory. Watch some contempory dances on Youtube, and copy the way the dancer holds themselves, watch their armlines aswell and how their feet are turned out. When you know how to dance Contempory Ballet, you will probably want to join Classical Ballet aswell, as they come as a pair.
