Ballerinas

couple of years ago I decided I would like to see myself grow up to become a professional ballerina. Before researching my topic, I already knew ballet was very hard on the body and is a very demanding art form. I also knew everything about the different movements, technique, and posture but I didn't know much more about the diets involved and all the hours that are included to become a professional ballerina. Since I've been doing ballet for 11 years now I wanted to learn more about what I

Michaela’s journey from being a war orphan to a ballerina is a very interesting one with many ups and downs.. I first became interested in Michaela because her book said “War Orphan to Star Ballerina” on the bottom. I wanted to know about her journey there. I then learned that she, went through many challenges and overcame them. Michaela is most known for her book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina and Bess Kargman’s film called First Position. Michaela went through a lot during her

According to The New York Times, 46% of professional ballerinas have an eating disorder. 10% present some form of body dysmorphia. There is a reason many ballerinas are depicted as sickly thin, eating nothing but salads. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many dancers due to the art forms strict discipline. In ballet, the need to have “long lines”, to fit into costumes, and to be admired by other dancers has detrimental effects on body image. Lines are one of the controlling forces of ballet

The outcasts, who don’t fit in with everybody else. The ballerinas can also represent people in society. The outcasts wouldn’t really want to overthrow society, but they probably wouldn’t like the harsh side of society they’ve seen. They’re also not seen as a threat, but rather someone who shouldn’t be hung out with. When the ballerinas then bring attention, no one wanted to stand up at first, again, proving peer pressure one gets of hanging out

Abstract The research question of this extended essay is: To what extend the need of being perfect leads man to its own destruction? It is an analysis of perfection through the film The Black Swan. In the film the main character, Nina, is an obsessed ballerina who at the end destroyed her own life. I began the essay trying to prove that her obsession with being perfect is what leaded her to her destruction and death, but after analyzing the movie it all turned around. I based my investigation in reviews

Try telling yourself you don 't love or like someone and you 'll go crazy. To try not to impress him or try not to think about him…. It 's like you want to be with him, but nowhere near him all at the same time. It 's not easy! They say if you love something let it go. Is it really that simple? Love one day and forget the next? That just won 't work! I mean how could you love someone or something and just let it go? If you want something you should go for it right? Hold on to it and never let it

Margot Fonteyn is known as one of the greatest classical ballet dancers of all time. Fonteyn has inspired many people and although ballet has changed over the years she is still admired by everyone. She characterized herself by showing excellent technique, her sensitivity to music, grace and passion. Fonteyn was born in May 18, 1919 in Reigate,Surrey England and died in February 21st,1991 in Panama city. She was diagnosed with cancer and eventually the cancer took over her and killed her

accepted, with the love she had for the art, she desired to be great. Copeland knew that her efforts, passion, and admiration would distinguish her from other dancers. She did not hesitate in the idea that a she was going to grow into a successful ballerina. Despite the criticism made upon her at first glance her heart remained strong and humble, aching to dance through every negative comment possible. Misty Copeland, the face of change to the stereotypical dance world. Ballet, a classical and stylistic

at the Marrinsky theatre. She was able to join the Imperial School of Ballet at the Marrinsky Theatre when she turned ten in 1891. Her teachers were famous ballet dancers, following ballet tradition of the time. By the time Pavlova became a prima ballerina in 1906, she had already danced Giselle with great success. A year later, in 1907, Pavlova went on a European tour to Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague.

classical version is set on a single level stage where the orchestra in not in view. The prima ballerina features the traditional tutu with the stiff material protruding from the waist. She is assisted with a male partner (pas de deux) as she eloquently floats on her toes (pointe) and easily raises her leg while twirling on the other (Pirouette). She is truly the star of the show as the other ballerinas in similar dress, support the story line from the background by performing low splits on the stage