Rethinking ballet
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Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the
15th century. Over the past six centuries ballet has evolved to
include classical, neo-classical, and contemporary styles of movement. The
versatility seen in the ballet companies of today is far different from what
most people perceive ballet to be.
Something to think about
I often find words cannot express my feelings as strongly as I want, and I believe this is why I dance. There are some things that can’t be said, they need to be felt. So I leave you with these two quotes to think about.
“There are times when the simple dignity of movement can fulfill the function of a volume of words” -Doris Humphrey
“If I could say with words what my dances express, I wouldn’t have a reason to dance” -Mary Wigman
I often find words cannot express my feelings as strongly as I want, and I believe this is why I dance. There are some things that can’t be said, they need to be felt. So I leave you with these two quotes to think about.
“There are times when the simple dignity of movement can fulfill the function of a volume of words” -Doris Humphrey
“If I could say with words what my dances express, I wouldn’t have a reason to dance” -Mary Wigman
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