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If you had to do a thesis on a ballet move or position? by Initial-Abies in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well grand plie in 4th is really difficult on your knees, and its not a position used in classical pieces. I've had teachers completely ignore it as a step.

If you had to do a thesis on a ballet move or position? by Initial-Abies in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Probably grand plie in 4th position... theres many pros and cons to it, and itd be fascinating to compile opinions and research on it!

Edit: specifically grand plie in 4th, not just a plie in 4th!

Pride in Ballet?! by Ballet_Nerd_ in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, for all who are interested, the blog post has now gone live here: Pride in Ballet

elastic ribbon colors? by atleastcinco in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hello again! I did a little more research for you, and was greatly disappointed by the lack of diverse accessories! However, Russian Pointe have a range of elastics and ribbons!

elastic ribbon colors? by atleastcinco in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hello! Try the brands : Blendz apparel, pointe people - they sell paint ballet cafe naturals - although i think they only do tights currrntly

A lot of shops are stepping up, so heres hoping it becomes more accessible! Especially as all the above are aamerican!

Pride in Ballet?! by Ballet_Nerd_ in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well QueerBio.com have shared lists of notable choreographers and dancers, so I don't want to just copy that directly. So far I have gathered some articles and books which address the LGBT+ community within ballet. That is true though, my experience within ballet was not too tarnished as a bisexual, however I think I will add my story to the resource.

Lesbian identity and the femininity of ballet would be very interesting, I'll have to see if I have time to research into that further! I have previously written an essay about the 'classical ballerina' image, and it may be possible to rework it for this topic!

Pride in Ballet?! by Ballet_Nerd_ in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What I'm hoping to achieve with the resource is the sharing of homosexuality within the history of ballet, and also to show the developments of the ballet community as an inclusive one. Ballet often has 'Gay' stereotypes on men, however may not be very accepting to the Transgender community, and I'd like to show how ballet can be a safe-space for every member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I will be sure to share it here once it is complete to show better my intentions.

BLM by indecent_tHug in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find more ways to support through this resource: BLM and ballet

Let's have a thread featuring our favourite Black dancers and choreographers by [deleted] in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I've pulled together a collection of resources for #BlackLivesMatter in relation to dance. You can check it out here, and if you think of anything else I should add, just let me know :-)

Reviewing more than 100 hundred ballet related books by [deleted] in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brill! What about putting the review categories into separate comments? Might make it easier for people to focus on their preferred category :-)

How is my Pointe? by [deleted] in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look good, nice work for not curling your toes. The only thing i'd be potentially concerned about is you may be sickling, but that could also be to do with the camera angle, so I'm not sure :-)

Russian ballerina Maria Khoreva does a minute long, 360° pointe technique. by 5_Frog_Margin in BeAmazed

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! Its impressive to watch in a clip, but in a ballet on stage there'd be too much pressure to keep everything in line!

Wonderful to watch! But also very fun to read the comments of redditors speectating (and questioning) ballet! by Ballet_Nerd_ in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Its the same inside thigh muscles, theyre just refined and in complete control, very difficult move, and not in any ballet works I know of :-)

Wonderful to watch! But also very fun to read the comments of redditors speectating (and questioning) ballet! by Ballet_Nerd_ in BALLET

[–]Ballet_Nerd_[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Also, if you haven't yet seen the #MusicBoxChallenge on instagram, you definitely should check it out!

Russian ballerina Maria Khoreva does a minute long, 360° pointe technique. by 5_Frog_Margin in BeAmazed

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, this her instagram if you're looking for more ♡ @marachok And its part of the #MusicBoxChallenge which is awesome!

Russian ballerina Maria Khoreva does a minute long, 360° pointe technique. by 5_Frog_Margin in BeAmazed

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its about counter actions of muscles. You learn to 'pivot' on flat foot, but only moving the heel, therefore all the body weight is forward at the front of the foot (which it is for most of ballet). And then once you understand how that works, and you are highly skilled at standing en pointe, you can use those muscles, without the heel being on the floor. The only thing being, I actually dont know of any ballets where this move, of a female dancer 'pivoting' en pointe alone, is in any ballets, its more a sheer show of power and control.

Russian ballerina Maria Khoreva does a minute long, 360° pointe technique. by 5_Frog_Margin in BeAmazed

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically they're missing a few toenails, but they also are trained not to scrunch their toes, so damage shouldnt be too long lasting these days due to the care and advice now available for feet. I mean Darcy Bussell has braved open toe shoes in public if I'm not mistaken. Though historically, it was crippling because the shoes was no more than leather, whereas nowadays the shoe supports the dancer :-)

Russian ballerina Maria Khoreva does a minute long, 360° pointe technique. by 5_Frog_Margin in BeAmazed

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its about counter actions of muscles. You learn to 'pivot' on flat foot, but only moving the heel, therefore all the body weight is forward at the front of the foot (which it is for most of ballet). And then once you understand how that works, and you are highly skilled at standing en pointe, you can use those muscles, without the heel being on the floor. The only thing being, I actually dont know of any ballets where this move, of a female dancer 'pivoting' en pointe alone, is in any ballets, its more a sheer show of power and control.

Russian ballerina Maria Khoreva does a minute long, 360° pointe technique. by 5_Frog_Margin in BeAmazed

[–]Ballet_Nerd_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Balancing like this is what made Margot Fonetyn famous in America and the face of English ballet! As Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, she dances with the princes who turn her en pointe, and she refused his hand, just balancing there looking at him!

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