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when did ballet start and its origin?

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I could tell you the basics, but you're going to find the most information by looking at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet)or other encyclopedia like sources.  There are some great books out there about the history of ballet, such as Ballet and Modern Dance by Susan Au.

If you have any really specific questions, my dad teaches dance history, so he could answer them!

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I can answer lots about ballet, specifically the Vaganova syllabus. I'm still training, but both my parents were professional dancers, so most answers will be coming from them, not me. :) They're the experts. Obviously, questions about difficult technique, etc, would be better answered with someone else, but if you're just becoming interested in dancing, or are having problems with basic steps, like pirouettes or plies, then I may be able to help

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I've seen ballet since the age of 0, because of my parents, and I am training to become a professional dancer now.

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