Ballet

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• Kids and Teens: Arts: Dance: Costumes  (3)

Agrippina Vaganova (1879-1951) - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Biographical sketch of this Russian classical ballet dancer and teacher whose methods have become a major force in classical ballet training today.

Andros on Ballet - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Articles on ballet history, technique and ballet artists.

Ballet Archive - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A searchable and cross-referenced database of ballet history. Includes data on ballets, choreographers, dancers, companies, and schools.

Ballet Dictionary - American Ballet Theater - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 170 terms from the book "Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet," Dover Publications.

Ballet Terms - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Glossary of terms used in ballet compiled by Francois Hofstede.

Ballet.co - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - News, interviews, features and postings about all things ballet and dance in the UK.

Balletosophy - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about the health, beauty, strength and performance aspects of ballet.

Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Schedule of events and information about performances.

Choreographers' Biographies - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Some of the choreographers at the Nederlands Dance Theatre.

CriticalDance - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Articles, reviews, interviews, gallery of photos, monthly e-zine and forum.

Dance Notation Bureau - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Recording dance movement on paper in a system called Labanotation.

History of Ballet - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - How ballet evolved from the courts of Renaissance Italy to the revival of interest in the 1960s.

New York City Ballet Company - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Located at Lincoln Center, the site contains schedules, ticket sales, repertory, dancers and a ballet trivia game.

Russian Classical Ballet - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Devoted to the Russian classical ballet, its history, outstanding choreographers, ballet teachers, ballet dancers, musicians, ballet education, a ballet magazine and photo gallery.

San Francisco Ballet - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Official site of the ballet company with schedule, news, updates, information about the ballet school, FAQs about ballet.

The-ballet.com - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about ballet history, technique, great performances, dancers and preparation needed for a ballet career.

Universal Ballet Academy - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Ballet company with training and resident academic classes in Washington, D.C. Admission by audition. Formerly called Kirov Academy.

USA International Ballet Competition - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A two-week, Olympic-style competition held every 4 years in Jackson, Mississippi where young dancers vie for gold, silver and bronze medals. Next competition 2006.

Virtual Ballet Theatre - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A virtual ballet school and company where members can participate in performances, classes and a forum.