Modern dance is the term used for the 20th-century theatrical dance movement. The movement was started by American dancer Isadora Duncan in a rebellion against ballet, which she felt was too constricting. Duncan based her dance technique and style on the Greeks. She identified with their ideals of human form and beauty. Although her way … Read more
The perfect ballerina. This is an idea many young dancers strive to achieve from the moment they first lace up their pink, silk ballet slippers. But what is the perfect ballerina, what is the ideal they are attempting to reach and what are the consequences of dancing to an, ultimately, unattainable goal? These questions have … Read more
Growing up I never thought l’d have the strength, determination, and commitment to dance en pointe, yet here I am today, proving myself wrong. It all began when my parents put me in my first ballet class at age four. Even at such a young age, I loved every minute of dance class and knew … Read more
Ballet is one of the most beautiful, graceful dances known to the dancing world. From the tutu to the pointe shoes the need to see the expression of the steps given. Being able to see how the illusion of a flying princess is one of the most mysteries that come with a ballet show. The … Read more