Ballet is a type of stage art, performance dance, the content of which is embodied in the musical and choreographic images. It is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th and 16th centuries 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. Also, it has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres.

Types of Ballet Dance:

The main types of dance in the ballet is a classical dance and character dance . The important role played pantomime , with which the actors convey a sense of the characters, their “talk” to each other, the essence of what is happening. In today’s widely used by other ballet dance technique, as well as elements of gymnastics, acrobatics, martial arts, etc.

Styles of Ballet Dance:

There are three main styles of Ballet dance: Classical ballet, Neoclassical ballet and Contemporary ballet.

Classical ballet is based on traditional ballet technique and vocabulary. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French ballet, Italian ballet and Russian ballet.

Neoclassical ballet is a ballet style that conforms to classical ballet technique and vocabulary, but deviates from classical ballet through such differences as unusually fast dance tempos and its addition of non-traditional technical feats. Spacing in neoclassical ballet is usually more modern or complex than in classical ballet.

Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. It employs the fundamental technique and body control principles of classical ballet. It permits a greater range of movement than classical ballet and may not adhere to the strict body lines or turnout that permeate classical ballet technique. Many of its concepts come from the ideas and innovations of 20th century modern dance, including floor work and turn-in of the legs. This ballet style is often performed barefoot. (wikipedia).

Today, we come up with a list of absolutely impressive, awesome ballet dance photos. Take a cool look and enjoy.

1. Young and Beautiful Ballerina in pink dress against studio background.

2. Kristy.

3. Impressive Ballet Dance by Two Girls.

4. Man and Woman Ballet Dance.

5. Salut to Ballet.

6. Wild Roses.

7. Ballerina Swordfight.

8. Dance Anywhere.

9. Ballerina in the Park.

10. Ballet Dancers.