Ballet technique is the method by which ballet steps are performed or taught. There are several different methods (or schools) of ballet technique that represent the historical development of ballet. these methods include:
The Visual Dictionary of Ballet for Children is broken down into 4 chapters: Chapter 1 - The Dictionary of BalletTechnique, includes positions of the arms feet and body, including the basic techniques of ballet.
Ballet 101 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program and is endorsed by private instructors.
Ballet 201 is an easy-to-follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program and is endorsed by private instructors.
Many ballettechniques bear a striking similarity to fencing positions and footwork, perhaps due to their development during the same periods of history; but more likely because both arts had similar requirements in terms of balance and movement.
Ballet has its root in Renaissance court spectacle in Italy, but was particularly shaped by the French ballet de cour, which consisted of social dances performed by the nobility in tandem with music, speech, verse, song, pageant, decor and costume.
Ballet began to develop as a separate art form in France during the reign of Louis XIV, who was passionate about dance and determined to reverse a decline in dance standards that began in the 17th century.
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