Ballet
How many Ballet foot positions are there?
There are five
How many counts at a time are typically used in dance?
Eight Counts
What specifc way do Ballet dancers wear their hair during class and performances?
A bun.
What does SAB stand for?
School of American Ballet?
What seperates contemporary from ballet/lyrical/modern?
Lack of techinical moves.
Allows for expressional moves.
What is third postion?
*Demonstrate*
What is the move called that has specfic arms?
Maxi Ford
What is traditonal dancewear for Ballet class?
Black leotard, Pink Tights, Ballet shoes.
Extra Points: Dancer Sweater, Leg warmers, skirt.
Who is the dancer that started SAB and who set the standards for American Ballet?
George Balanchine
What parts of the music should you listen for in Hip-Hop?
Rhythm and Beats.
What parts of the toe should be touching the floor during front, side, and back tendus?
Front: Inner Corner of your big toe.
Side: Top of your big toe.
Back: Outer corner of your big toe.
What move can only be done backwards?
Drawback
How should a dancer stand at the bar?
Stand up straight, keep one hand on the bar (unless facing in the bar), leave enough room for your arm to naturally bend.
Keep your head up and look ahead or at the instructor.
What is a NYC Ballet Apprecticeship?
A dancer from SAB gets to spend a year with the NYC Ballet training.
It can lead to a permanent career with the NYC Ballet.
What part of your body rarley moves in Ballet? Why?
Your torso.
Posture standards.
What are three things that are important your feet/legs do while dancing ballet?
Turnout, Pointed Toes, Straight Legs.
What part of the foot never touches the floor 90% of the time?
The heel.
How do you put on a Pointe Shoe?
Slide it on your foot like a regular ballet shoe.
You need to tie with your toes on the ground.
Ribbon cross in front + back until minimal ribbon is left to tie and then tie it and tuck it under the previously tied ribbon.
Who was the dancer to recieved the Emerging Artist Award?
Ruby Lister
What is the Ballet combination that is frequently used in audtions?
Pot de Bourree, Glisside, Assemble.
What are two things that are worked on in Pre-Pointe?
Strength training of your feet, ankles, legs, core.
Extra practice with technique.
What specific feet order occurs in a cramp roll?
Right toe, Left Toe
Right Heel, Left Heel
What age do you have to be to dance in Pointe Shoes?
12/13 + up
Who were the two dancers that recieved the NYC Ballet Apprenticeship?
Zoe and Ruby
When is Miss Victoria’s Birthday?
August 15th