Ballet

Definition of Ballet as it relates to Cultures, Culture of Russia, Arts

Ballet is a highly technical form of dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres. Ballet may also refer to a ballet dance work, which consists of a choreographed sequence of dance movements and music, or it may refer to a ballet company. Ballet is often characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps such as turns, jumps, and balances. Ballet dancers are athletic artists who train for many years to develop the strength, flexibility, agility, and airborne control necessary to execute ballet's demanding techniques. The dance is set in magical worlds full of enchantment and wonderment. Ballet has been an important part of Russian culture since the late 18th century. It was brought to Russia by French dancers who were invited to perform at the court of Catherine the Great. Since then, Russia has produced many great ballet dancers, choreographers, and companies, including the Bolshoi Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet, which are among the most famous and influential ballet companies in the world. The culture of Russia has been enriched by ballet not only as a form of entertainment but also as an art form that reflects the country's history, traditions, and values.

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