Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained artists. Traditional classical ballets usually are performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of American choreographer George Balanchine.
Ballet is a type of performance 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.
Becoming a ballet dancer requires years of training. Ballet has been taught in various schools around the world, which have historically incorporated their own cultures to evolve the art.
Ballet may also refer to a ballet dance work, which consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. A well-known example of this is The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet that was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a music score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained artists. Traditional classical ballets usually are performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of American choreographer George Balanchine, often are performed in simple costumes (e.g., leotards and tights) and without the use of elaborate sets or scenery
A company that has grown from strength to strength over the last 7 years with members increasing monthly.
Ajendance isn’t just any dance company it’s a dance family. Over the last 7 years we have worked and trained hard to become N.I Champions/ Ulster Champions/ All Ireland Champions and most recently UDO World Champions this comes from the hard work and dedication from our staff and pupils throughout the year.
We also train and ready our young people for further education in the arts and have seen some of our pupils off to Bird College / London Contemporary / Urdang Performing arts and Edge Hill University across the water.
We have created endless job opportunities for our young people of Ajendance and will strive to do this for the rest of time.
At Ajendance you’ll not only get the chance to enjoy the classes but also compete at the many different competitions, take exams and perform at many different events throughout the province.
It is run by founding member and Artistic Director Annika Graham and managed by Clare Montgomery.
Even if you are planning to focus on Hip Hop, jazz or tap, ballet training is essential to being a good dancer – especially if you plan to go professional. It provides the technique you need to flourish in all other dance styles and life styles ie: Confidence.
We strongly believe that classical ballet is the foundation for all other genres of dance and this is why we teach the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus from Pre-Primary right through to Grade 8.
Classes focus on posture which helps with all aspects of everyday life: self-confidence, body strength, balance, and general wellbeing.
As the foundation of all dance, learn and understand classical ballet technique, whilst developing core strength and good posture. Classes focus on progressing through the IDTA syllabus.
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