Ballet is a form of theatrical dance that began
to evolve in Western Europe during the Renaissance (1300-1600).
Ballet technique consists of stylized movements
and positions that have been elaborated and codified over the centuries
into a well-defined, though flexible, system called academic ballet, or
danse d'école.
The word ballet can also denote an individual artistic
composition using this dance technique. Such a composition is usually,
but not inevitably, accompanied by music, scenery, and costumes.
Toe dancing is often considered synonymous with
ballet, but ballet technique can be performed without toe dancing.
Because the steps were first named and codified
in France, French is the international language of ballet.
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Ballet!
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Ballet Definitions-
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Ballet in Sports- That's
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