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American Ballet Theatre's Online Ballet Dictionary - Don't know what a Plie is? Confused by the different positions of a ballerina's feet? Learn Ballet terms and understand their meaning. There are also examples of the many ballet terms!
Dictionary of Ballet Terms - Check out this page to see the definitions of all the different terms used in ballet.
Riverdance - The Website - Riverdance has become its own phenomenon, and through it, Irish music and dancing have gained new popularity worldwide. Read the story behind the musical, and experience a virtual "day in the life" of a Riverdance troupe as it prepares for another show. No detail is left to chance, even in rehearsal. There are also brief audio and video clips for you to download, and the page offers six different language options.
Siamsa - The popular “Riverdance” show, which has gained worldwide acclaim over the past few years, is finallyng on Broadway on March 16, 2000. It features sparking Irish music and dancing, but if you’re not up to speed on your jigs and your reels, try this page for a quick refresher. Its author is a 15-year-old veteran of many an Irish dance competition, and she shares all kinds of advice for young performers. One trick of the trade: practice proper hand position by carrying a coin in each hand.
Studio to Stage - According to this site, ballet began with a 1581 Paris performance of Ballet Comique de la Royne. It was a five-hour production, involving not only dance, but dramatic speech. Since then, ballet has changed quite a bit. Follow the development of dance through the years as influences from France, Russia, and other places make their pointe. Check out first steps in ballet all the way through to comments on a performance from a dancer's perspective. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
US Swing Dance Server - Swing dancing has gotten hot! If you¹re a little confused by the names of the dances‹lindy hop, West Coast swing, and the hustle‹just triple-step in here. There are instructions, videos, an events calendar, and links.
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