| Ballet always seemed to have a special mystique | | | | also been used for inspiration in many areas of |
| around it. We see seemingly fragile, endlessly | | | | fashion, music and sports. The leotard and tights |
| graceful and apparently ethereal ballerinas floating | | | | have been used in countless music videos thanks |
| on air with muscular, manly and musical dancers, | | | | to their figure-hugging properties. While for ballet |
| all dancing to, no, moving with the music. In short, | | | | dancers, the leotard and tights provide for |
| it's magical. | | | | utilitarian function as these clothes allow for a |
| However, it must be emphasized that though | | | | great range of movement as well as allowing to |
| prima ballerinas and dancers make it look so easy, | | | | see if the body parts during said movements are |
| ballet is very much a demanding dance style. To | | | | in perfect position. |
| say the least, you have to be physically fit to | | | | And then there are the tutus and pointed shoes. |
| take on a ballet show spanning hours at a time, | | | | The character of Carrie Bradshaw once wore a |
| with plenty of strength, flexibility and agility | | | | tutu in the streets of New York City, thus, |
| required to perfectly execute the movements. | | | | cementing its fashion value. Of course, you have |
| This is the reason why many world-renowned | | | | many shoes taking their inspiration from ballet |
| ballerinas and dancers start their dance careers as | | | | shoes from the comfortable ballet flats to the |
| children, many of them as young as 4 years old. | | | | stylish lace-up shoes. |
| Individuals typically have to develop their muscles | | | | As for sports, one cannot deny the great |
| and joints slowly to take on the rigors of classical | | | | similarity between figure skating and ballet. The |
| ballet. Of course, your child's first beginner lessons | | | | movements are reminiscent of one another, with |
| will more than likely be fun usually with a special | | | | many classicists in figure skating insisting that only |
| focus on the mastery of the basic movements | | | | classical music used in many ballet shows be used |
| and the development of their musicality. | | | | for competitions and exhibitions. Often the |
| As they grow older in the dance form, they can | | | | choreography and storyline in figure skating |
| be provided with a stricter regimen where | | | | routines are inspired by ballet performances. |
| practice indeed makes perfect. And perfectionism | | | | Indeed, ballet can be for everybody to enjoy. You |
| can be the key to success in ballet, that and an | | | | may not have the talent, skills and training for it |
| uncommon blend of grace, charisma and passion | | | | but you could enjoy the show. Or better yet, you |
| on stage makes for prima ballerinas and dancer | | | | could enjoy ballet through your children by |
| nobles. Well, of course the corps de ballet may | | | | enrolling them in ballet school. Just remember that |
| also be required to possess all these qualities; | | | | they should have the desire, determination and |
| otherwise the whole show could appear somehow | | | | dedication to become ballet dancers, or at least |
| lacking in artistry. | | | | enjoy it for the time. |
| The attire and costumes of classical ballet have | | | | |