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Ballet

Ballet is a form of dance that combines other elements, such as theater and music, into a classical production. It can be assumed that the word ballet originated from ballare, the Latin verb for "dancing." There are male and female ballet dancers and they generally use a technique called en pointe, which is French for "dancing on the tip of your toes."Ballet has its origins in the Renaissance, but really became popular in Russia and in France under King Louis XIV. There are three kinds of ballet in practice today: classical, contemporary, and neoclassical; and all three are enjoyed by audiences around the world.

Modern ballet is enjoyed by people of all age groups. Ensembles like the New York City Ballet frequently hold sold out performances. Among the most popular ballets are Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. The music for both was composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Swan Lake premiered in 1877 and The Nutcracker followed roughly fifteen years later. Two centuries later, fans of ballet still enjoy these breathtaking performances. Don't miss out on great seats to a ballet near you. Get your ballet tickets at TicketNetwork.com today.