1. Strictly Ballet News
Welcome to the July Issue of the Strictly Ballet Newsletter!
We have a lot of great information packed into this newsletter, so
please sit back, read, and enjoy!
Strictly Ballet is pleased to
welcome the following listings to our directory:
Classic Costumes
The Academy of Russian Ballet
Pacific Ballet Academy
Deane Dance Center
Exclusively Ballet & Dance
Ballet Arts Dancewear
Gleich Dances Contemporary Ballet
NORTE MAAR
Tampa Ballet Center
Elitedance Broadcast Network
Visit the
StrictlyBallet.com Directories
Add Your Listing!
Want to stay current with all
the news in the ballet world? Visit our
News &
Reviews page for all your up-to-date ballet news !
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2. Ballet Terms
We are adding a glossary of
ballet terms to our website and each month we will provide
definitions to some of your favorite ballet terms.
Ballet [ba-LAY].
A theatrical work or entertainment in which a choreographer has
expressed his ideas in group and solo dancing to a musical
accompaniment with appropriate costumes, scenery, and lighting.
Port de bras [pawr
duh brah]. Carriage of the arms. The term port de
bras has two meanings: (1) A movement or series of movements
made by passing the arm or arms through various positions. The
passage of the arms from one position to another constitutes a port
de bras. (2) A term for a group of exercises designed to make
the arms move gracefully and harmoniously. In the Cecchetti
method there are eight set exercises on port de bras.
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3. Recommended
Reading
Want more definitions like the ones listed above?
Other recommended reading:
Check out our
recommended
reading list! We have selected books and videos that you can
purchase from Amazon.com.
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4. Events
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5. Ballet Tips
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Pilates
Perfection
If your
technique has hit a plateau, Pilates can take you to the next
level.
By Kimberly & Katherine Corp
Dance Spirit Magazine
Issue: January
2002
A cardiovascular
exercise may keep weight down and build stamina, but using a
stair climber or riding a bike, for example, can tighten quads
and hip flexors and inhibit fluidity of movement. Likewise,
weight lifting, if not done properly, can cause unwanted
effects like bulging muscles.
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6. Quote of the Month
"Life is not a dress rehearsal."
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