Chinese Acrobatic Ballet---Swan Lake

Unbelievable, remarkable and unforgettable Ballet was uniquely performed by Chinese Acrobatic Ballet. It looks like a performance in a circus but it is really a ballet performance. The breakthrough is that actors can perform more complex actions in the air, rather than confining themselves to the ground. For instance, the loveliness of the ballet will be more impressive when a group of monkeys performed by skilled actors jump forward through a steel cable. With the combination of the ballet classic and many unique acrobatic performances, the play won great applause from audience.

Perspectives / Modern dance @ Calstate LB

I went to the modern dance show, Prospectives by Panurgy Dance Project at Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater in Cal State University Long Beach. It was performed by the local dance artists who pursue their talents in dance as well as other creative areas.

I hadn't seen a real modern dance before, so I was interested in this performance. I kind of realized the difference between Modern dance and Contemporary ballet. The movements in Modern dance are pretty free style and don't follow the basic ballet skills. Contemporary is based on ballet skills no matter how they make it look loose. Although all of the choreography of the pieces looked somewhat similar to me, the dancers' expressions were dramatic and beautiful. I expected to see more power in the choreography. I guess that I will stay with Classical ballet...

College application

When children get to high school, parents should begin to think about supporting their college application. If the kids already have a good attitude about working hard toward their own goals, we don't have to worry about them much, but if they do not (most of them even do not know what to do), we should help them prioritize what classes and tests they should take at first. That will help a lot. Here is a database full of hints about how students worked well and got their goals. PK

A History of Pointe Dancing

George Balanchine once said that if no pointe existed, he would not be a choreographer. Indeed, pointe shoes have been a very important part of dance history. The ability to rise on the tips of her toes gave a ballerina the ability to dance on a whole new level. With the appearance of pointe shoes, the female dancer's technique expanded, enabling her to create the illusion of incredible lightness and to project an increased sense of daring...Check more history at the site!

Dance Schools in the United States of America

This site is for the index of links to many of the schools and university departments that offer dance as a program in the US.

Some ballet dancers dream about joining Ballet companies.
Others want to do both ballet and other interests.
You might be able find the one which perfectly fits your lifestlye.