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pointework
Dancing en pointe.

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  • Contemporary ballet — is a form of dance which incorporates elements of both classical ballet and modern dance. It takes its technique and use of pointework from classical ballet, although it permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body… …   Wikipedia

  • Bart de Block — (born October 22, 1968 in Ghent) is a professional Belgian ballet dancer known for his exceptional ability to perform pointework. He is also an ballet teacher(pointwork, pas de deux), choreographer and balletmaster.for contacting: email:… …   Wikipedia

  • Freed Pointe Shoes — are a special type of shoe used by ballet dancers for pointework, manufactured by Freed of London Ltd. History Freed of London is the leading pointe shoe distributor in the world. [ [http://www.the perfect pointe.com/PointeShoeMakers1920.html The …   Wikipedia

  • History of ballet — Ballet is a formalised form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court of the 15th century, further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form, and more recently in the United States. It is best known in the form of… …   Wikipedia

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  • ballet — balletic /ba let ik, beuh /, adj. balletically, adv. /ba lay , bal ay/, n. 1. a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through… …   Universalium

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