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Hey, I am writing a research paper for my english class, and I need an interview for one of my sources. So do you know anything on ballet history? Where it came from? How it started? How it transformed? Or is it the first style of dance to come about? Any information would be extremely helpful! Thank you!!

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Hi Taylor. I just went to google and searched ballet history - there is a ton of info.

I know a lot about ballet history, but can't recount it in an academic fashion. The earliest choreography I've learned was La Sylphide, which was first produced in 1832 and is performed to this day.

The kind of ballet we know now came from the French courts - and the Italian also. It developed further in Russia.

Ballet thrived on the patronage of the courts, so it developed further than any folk dance style.

I hope this helps - as I said above there are tons of sites with detailed information.

All the best, Dianne  

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Dianne M. Buxton

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I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".

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dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer

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Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.

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