Stories
Ballet Stories & Articles
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History of Pointe Shoes: Their Invention, Construction & UseMany people don't know much about pointe shoes.
Written by Grier Cooper -
How a Forgotten Ballerina Inspired a Brand New MusicalIn 1914, at the age of four, Margit Wolf, daughter of the Budapest Opera's master tailor, began training at the opera's ballet academy.
Written by Germaine Shames -
Ballet Conductors Enhance the Artistic Dance ExperienceWhat does the ballet conductor really do? Yes, he or she stands in the pit in front of the orchestra and sets the tempo and cues the dancers.
Written by Geoff Fallon -
Ballet History, Movements, Styles, Companies & DancersBallet Dance has its roots in the Italian Renaissance.
Written by Danceus Staff