What is BALLET ?

Ballet refers to a specific dance technique, which has evolved over the last 350 years. Much of the technique that today's dancers use, has evolved from a style that developed in France during the 17th century. Most ballet steps have French names, because of this.

There are different kinds of ballet.

1. Story ballets, which are usually split into several acts, follow the adventures of different characters.
2. Theme ballets, have no story, but set a scene or convey a certain mood.
3. Abstract ballets, display the skill of dancing for its own sake and are normally one act long.

Why do people go to see a ballet performance ?

To watch ballet is an opportunity to marvel at the achievements of the human body, as the dancers show their physical and dramatic skill. The dancers don't need words to communicate with their audience. It's a form of entertainment that appeals directly to people's emotions with a fusion of dance, music and art.