Ballet

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  • ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. it can tell a story, or express a thought, concept or emotion. ballet can be magical, exciting, provoking, or disturbing.
  • ballet is a french word which had its origin in italian balleto, a dimunutive of ballo (dance) which comes from latin ballo, ballare, meaning "to dance" which comes from the greek word "ballizo", meaning "to dance, to jump out"
  • ballet's purpose is to use movement to express the music and illuminate human emotion and endeavor.
  • ballet originated from italian renaissance of the 15th century.
  • mademoiselle de lafontaine also known as la fontaine (1655-1738) was a french ballerina and is regarded as the first female professional ballet dancer