Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words - London

"Play Without Words" is one of the best works by Bourne. This dance is based on Robin Maugham's story, "The Servant" which is a sexy dance drama. This drama visualizes the sexual desires of a couple from Chelsea.

Venue Details:
Sadler's Wells,
Rosebery Ave, London,
United Kingdom EC1R 4TN

Timings:
7.30pm Tue-Sun;
2.30pm Sat Mat;
4pm only Jul 15 & Aug 5;
2.30pm Jul 22 & 29
Entry: £12-£50

Telephone: 0844 412 4300

http://www.sadlerswells.com

Snow White in Ballet Long Island

If you are looking for a fun family performance , you need to come see Ballet Long Island’s production of “SNOW WHITE”. This ballet brilliantly captures the charm, pathos, humor and romance of this familiar story. Ballet Long Island’ s professional company members will be performing featured roles. Dorothy Reid Fritz is charming as Snow White and Nora Goodman passionately portrays the jealous Queen. Snow White is a great way to introduce classical ballet and classical music to audiences.

Venue:
Ballet Long Island
1863 Pond Road
Ronkonkoma, NY, United States
11779

Deadline: Sat Oct 30, 2010
Performance Date: Wed Oct 27 & Sat Oct 30

Source:dance.net

The ideal body for a ballet dancer

Although Ballet dancers vary in body type, there are some physical characteristics that make it easier to become successful. Keep in mind, however, it can take years to develop the correct suppleness, shape and strength in their bones and muscles. Still, only a few lucky dancers will ever meet the strict requirements needed to become a professional ballet dancer.

Profile of the Ideal Ballet Body:
* Long, elegant limbs
* Strong, supple back
* Straight legs - not bowed or knock-kneed
* Arched feet
* Good turnout from the hips
* Loose hamstrings
* Firm muscle tone
* Slender frame
* Neat, fairly small head

Even if you don't have an ideal body for Ballet, however, ballet dancing can be an extremely rewarding experience.

Is Barre Work Really Necessary?

Ballet instructor makes us spend most of our class at the barre. The barre exercises seem to be so repetitive, and a little boring.

Barre exercises should make up a significant portion of a ballet class, for beginners as well as advanced dancers. Even though exercises performed at the barre may seem monotonous, they are meant to help Ballet dancers build strength and learn correct body placement.

Exercises at the barre are very important for the following reasons:
* They help warm up the muscles.
* They increase speed and precision of footwork.
* They help the body prepare for jumps and turns.
* They increase flexibility and strength in the spine.
* They improve balance.

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