Colegio Teresiano
Los Ángeles
Arts and entertainment
“modern ballet”
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Name: Almendra Aedo
Grade: 2 High B
Teacher: Miss Angela Chaparro
Subject: English
Date: 10/09/10
Introduction
Introduction
It is a form of dance with influences of classical ballet and modern dance characteristic
of the twentieth century. It flourished especially in those countries without a strong
tradition tyres. Thanks most balletic of the first pieces alone were very simple but very
effective.
Born as a reaction against the strict positions and ballet movements away from any
code and academic measure. Using the human body as a means of emotional
expression.
Characteristics
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The way modern ballet, shows how nice and ugly of life.
With the body can weigh or measure anything while this strong and flexible
In modern ballet working on the floor and falls.
The steps can be applied in many styles while others are already defined.
The choreography is based on ideas and feelings
With a wide possibility costume costume; usually dance barefoot
In the modern man load a woman of unusual ways. Even the woman carries the
man.
The most important factors of contemporary dance are: individualism,
abstraction and dedication to art.
The required age to practice modern ballet is 13 and older.
You can mix styles in music, for example steps street hip-hop that would be
modern, or elegant ballet are like hand movements, typical jumps and
stretches etc.
The modern ballet is a combination of classical ballet with modern dance, basic
positions of ballet are also needed such as: posture feet arms legs hands neck
butt head etc, use bodyweight in certain muscles, stretching, jumping etc .
Benefits
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It is a good option for reducing stress and overcoming shyness
Benefits the blood circulation and respiratory system
Promotes drainage of fluids and eliminating fats
The postures used in this dance, improve physical presence
Strengthens muscle groups and improve flexibility, strength and endurance
Promotes self confidence and clarity of thought
Steps used more
TOUR EN L'AIR
Dancer jump from demi-plié, makes a complete and low back in fifth position with feet
reversed. Return can be single, double or triple depending on the capacity of the dancer. The
arms and head attending must move as in the antics.
PIQUE
Exercise walking on tip toes or half a foot in any direction, usually from plié, with the other
foot raised.
PAS couru:
"Pas de Bourree couru". Short steps in series, leakage etc.
ALLEGRO
A term applied to all bright and quick movements. The most important qualities which are
expected to allegro are: lightness, softness and the feeling of being suspended in air ballon
Includes all entrechat skipped steps, cabriole, assemblé, jete etc
ARABESQUE:
One of the basic positions in ballet. The body in profile, supported on one leg extended back
and hands placed in various positions harmonics to create the longest possible line from the
tip of the fingers to the toes of the foot. The school has five preferred Cecchetti arabesques,
the Vaganova four
BALANCE:
Step balancing, alternating rhythmic balance by swinging the weight from one foot to the
other.
Step up: revolution
Step Up 4 sets dancing in a dynamic context in the city of Miami. Emily, daughter of a
wealthy businessman goes to Miami with the dream of becoming a professional
dancer. But he soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew
competition. Sean strives to lead his team, MOB, to win a major competition and get a
sponsor. They want to win the dance contest so they can realize their dreams.
In this movie the hip-hop mixed with a modern ballet, where show their skills to the
maximum to win.
Dance Moms
Dance Moms is an American reality television program Dancing, is set in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, in the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows the career of dancers from a group
of children and their mothers.
Their choreographies are based on steps of modern ballet and contemporary, where
occasionally dance in groups. Choose modern and according to the ages of the girls songs.
We can observe the effort, perseverance and passion that these girls have to perform these
dances because they get all their potential afloat.
My experience
The modern ballet for me to been a way to vent and distract from the daily grind.
It is a very hard and very physical requirement and years of practice style.
Much depends on your taste and style since this depends songs you choose to dance.
Often group work is more arduous and courageous, must keep pace with your peers
and adecuarte them.
I think it's a beautiful experience and I love to practice it in my spare time.
At the moment I'm teaching younger children what they have taught me and giving
opportunities they gave me.
Conclusion
The modern ballet is a very broad discipline that comes from ancient times to be a way to
express yourself through the body. Find out how strict and routine. It is an advanced form of
ballet as this will depend on your tastes being more wild and improvised.
Modern ballet dancers create their own body language, expressing their feelings
through dance "... the most authentic expression of a people is in its dances and its
music. Bodies never lie ... "Agnes de Mille.
Linkography
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http://www.ecured.cu/index.php/Ballet_moderno
http://balletkmila.blogspot.com/2011/09/ballet-moderno.html
http://www.cdmonteoliva.es/ballet-moderno
http://www.amigosdeladanza.es/posicionesballet.htm#.VBBlh_Jpo1
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