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• About Me
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Aggrippina Vaganova
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• Altynai Asylmuratova
  Altynai Asylmuratova is a professional ballet dancer who danced with the Kirov Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, the Royal Ballet and others. She is known for her looks as well as her beautiful dancing and musicality.
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• American Ballet Theatre
  The American Ballet Theatre, or ABT, is a professional ballet company and school in New York City. It is one of the first professional ballet companies in America.
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• Anna Pavlova
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• Atlanta Ballet
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• August Bournonville
  August Bournonville was a dance master and choreographer who mainly worked in Denmark in the 1800s. He is known for his own style of dance called the Bournonville school and his book, Efterlade Skrifter.
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• Ballet Arizona
  Ballet Arizona has had to overcome many obstacles to become what it is today. It is dedicated to performing classic works as well and new commissioned works by well known choreographers.
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• Ballet Barres
  Ballet Barres help the dancer practice steps while they are warming up of learning to balance and strengthen muscles. The barre is there for light support however it is not to be gripped or leaned on.
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• Ballet Birthday Parties
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Ballet Books
  Reading ballet books are a great way to not only bond with your child but to also enter into the wonderful world of ballet! Read books about Angelina Ballerina or other compilations that contain many great ballets.
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• Ballet Clip Art
  Welcome to my ballet clip art page! We have pictures of ballerinas, tutus, ballet barres, pointe shoes etc. All of our clip art is free!
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• Ballet Coloring Pages
  Free ballet coloring pages for you to enjoy with your children. We have ballerinas, animals with tutus and other fun pages. I love seeing pictures that my students have colored for me. What can your child color today!
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• Ballet Companies
  There are many wonderful ballet companies throughout the world! Ballet companies are a group of ballet dancers who perform ballets. Some of the different types of dancers in a company are called the corps de ballet, soloists, and principal dancers.
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• Ballet Dancewear
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• Ballet E-zine
  Stay in touch with Wish Upon a Ballet! My ballet e-zine. If you have a love for ballet, or you know someone who does feel free to subscribe to my e-zine. Ballet is a wonderful art that is all about beauty, grace, strength and determination.
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• Ballet Floors
  There are many different kinds of ballet floors. Which floor you choose depends on the style of dance and what kind of shoes you will be wearing. The surface of the floor can be wood or vinyl.
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• Ballet History
  Before researching ballet history for this website I knew very little about it. However the more I researched the more interested I became! Dance seems to have always been around and served many different purposes.
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• Ballet in the 1700s
  There were many changes made to ballet in the 1700s. Steps and dances were being laid down in books and ballet d-action was taking over. At the same time costumes were changing and women were becoming stars just as the men were.
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• Ballet Leotards
  Ballet leotards are very close fitting garments that covers the torso but not the legs. It is worn by dancers, gymnasts, altheles, actors and circus performers for classes, rehearsals and performances.
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• Ballet Media
  There are so many fun books, CDs, and videos for children on ballet! I have listed my favorites on each page. If you are interested in clip art and coloring pages we have those too!
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• Ballet Methods
      Ballet Methods   Methods (French: Méthodes [may-TAWD]) Academic ballet as we know it today came into being in the year 1661, when King Louis XIV of France founded the Académie...
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• Ballet Mirrors
  Ballet mirrors are usually used in the ballet studio. Mirrors are used by dancers to observe themselves. This way they can see it they are using correct technique and are following the teacher or choreographer to the best of their ability.
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• Ballet Music
  Ballet Music will enable you to share the joy of music with your little ballet dancer! Here you will find suggestions of great music that can be used at home or in ballet class. Check out the great ballets and collections of ballets.
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• Ballet Pointe Shoes
  Ballet pointe shoes, or toe shoes, are worn by advanced dancers. In pointe shoes the dancers actually dance on the tips of their toes! This way they appear to be floating on air! Learning to dance on pointe however, takes a lot of hard work.
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• Ballet Positions
  There are five basic ballet positions with a couple variations. The basic five were set by Pierre Beauchamp in the late 17th century. The different school of ballet have slight variations which are explained on this page!
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• Ballet Shoes
  With so many different brands and styles of ballet shoes how do you know which pair to choose? This page gives you more information on how ballet shoes should fit, what material they should be made out of and anything else you may want to know.
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• Ballet Stories
  There are many wonderful stories that ave either been created for the ballet or adapted to the ballet. Here you will find a few ballet stories that are great for children that I love to talk about in class such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.
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• Ballet Supplies and Equipment
  If you are going to take a ballet class it is a good idea to become familiar with the equipment that you are going to use. Traditional ballet classes use ballet barres, full length mirrors on the walls and a floor that is supportive and geared toward ballet dancing.
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• Ballet Terms
  Here you will find many ballet terms defined for you! Not only the worded definition with the phonetic spellings but also a video pronouncing the work and showing the steps! Whether you are a student or teacher you will find these videos and explanations very helpful.
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• Ballet Terms A-B
  This page of my online ballet video dictionary contains ballet terms that start with A and B. Some of the steps are Arabesque, Assemble, Attitude, Balance, Ballon, Barre and Ballerina.
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• Ballet Terms C-D
  This page of my ballet video dictionary contains ballet terms that begin with C and D. Some of the terms are Cabriole, Chaine, Chasse and coupe.
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• Ballet Terms E-G
  This page of my ballet video dictionary contains ballet terms starting with E, F and G. Some of the words are Ecarte, Echappe, Fondu and Fouette.
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• Ballet Terms J-R
  This page of my ballet video dictionary contains ballet terms for the words starting with the letters J-R. Some of the words are Jete, Pas de Bourree, Pas de Chat, Pirouette and Rond de Jambe.
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• Ballet Terms S-W
  This page of my ballet dictionary contains ballet terms for the words starting with the letters S-W. Some of the words are Saute, Sissone, Temps leve, and Tendu.
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• Ballet Tights
  B allet tights are a close fitting garment that usually covers the body from the waist down to the feet. Tights are worn by dancers and other athletes who need to move freely whether in rehearsals or in performances. They come in footed, footless, stirrup and convertible.
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• Ballet Tutus
  There are several types ofballet tutus for the ballerina. They can be long or short, stiff or flowing. Most tutus are made of tulle which is a fine net-like fabric that is often starched. The three most popular types of tutus are; Romantic, Classical Pancake and Classical Bell
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• Ballet Videos
  Ballet videos are a great way to share ballet with your children. Here are a few suggestions for you to take a look at. See the Royal Ballet perform The Tales of Beatrix Potter or Baryshnikov perform The Nutcracker.
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• Bolshoi Ballet
  The Bolshoi Ballet was formed in 1776 in Moscow, Russia. Founded by Prince Peter Urusov and Michael Maddox it is now one of the oldest and greatest ballet companies in the world.
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• Canvas Ballet Shoes
  Canvas ballet shoes are less expensive than leather ballet shoes. They also do not stick to the floor as much as leather. Canvas shoes are unlike leather shoes because they can be washed, which is a great asset.
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• Cecchetti Method
      Cecchetti method  The Cecchetti Method was created by Enrico Cecchetti who is one of the world's most outstanding teachers of ballet. The Cecchetti method, was codified and...
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• Childrens Dance Classes
  Children's dance classes have many positive effects. Dance classes can increase stength and flexibility, add grace and poise, and even increase self esteem. Most of all dance classes are fun.
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• Cincinnati Ballet
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• Cinderella
  The ballet version of Cinderella has been performed many times throughout history. Today the most known version and most produced was composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1944. The story of Cinderella is very well known.
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• Contact Me
  If you would like to contact wish upon a ballet I would love to hear from you. Do you have a ballet question? Maybe you have a fun ballet story that you would like to share. I will be posting questions and comments from people so please share with me about your experiences.
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• Cute Quotes
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Diana Vishneva
  Diana Vishneva was born in 1976 in St. Petersburg, Russia. She entered the Agrippina Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in 1987. She then went on to join the Mariinsky Theatre in 1995 and became a soloist in 1996.
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• Early Dance
  Most dance historians agree that dance has been around since the beginning of time. Dance was not only used for spectacle either. Dancing served a purpose for most cultures in many different ways. Dance was used in celebration, it was used before going to was and it was also used in prayer.
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• Enrico Cecchetti
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• Famous Ballet Dancers
  There are so many famous ballet dancers in history. There are dancers known for their great skill. There are also dancers known for breaking tradition and moving ballet forward. Finally there are dancers known for being great teachers and notators. Here are a few of them.
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• Famous Ballet Teachers
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• Fifth Position
        Fifth Position   In Fifth Position the dancers stands with feet turned out with one foot in front of the other. In open fifth the front heel touches the inside of the back...
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• Firebird
  When Diaghilev brough his ballet russes back to the Paris Opera in 1910, Firebird was the season's first ballet. The ballet was choreographed y Mikhail Fokine and the music was by Igor Stravinsky.
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• First Position
        First Position   In First Postion the dancer stands with feet turned out and heels together. The Arms of First Position Vaganova or Russian School and the...
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• Fourth Position
        Fourth Position   In Fourth Position the dancer stands with feet turned out and one foot is in front of the other with heels in line with each other. This is called open...
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• France and King Louis the XIV
  France soon took the lead in progressing ballet into what we know it as today. King Louis the XIV loved the arts and was known as a great dancer. He looked back to what ballet was during Catherine de Medici's rule in Italy and tried to emulate it.
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• French School
      French School The French School of ballet began in the court ceremonies of the French monarchs. Louis XIV studied with the famous ballet master Pierre Beauchamp and established the...
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• From Italy to France
  Around the turn of the 15th century, Italy was not yet a country. It was comprised of states that were in constant competition with each other. Dance was a part of this competition. Each state had a prince who wanted to increase their standings. This was the beginning of ballet.
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• Gillian Murphy
  Gillian Murphy started dancing at the age of three in Belgium. Soon after her family moved to the united States and relocated in South Carolina. She trained at the Columbia City Ballet and then with the North Carolina School of the Arts.
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• Giselle
  Giselle is considered to be the quintessential romantic ballet. It beautifully combines music, story, dance, costuming and scenery. It was first performed at the height of the period in 1841 at the Paris Opera.
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• Houston Ballet
  The Houston Ballet is now the forth largest ballet companies in America. The company started as a school in 1955 and was called the Houston Ballet School. In 1969 the company was formed under the direction of Nina Popova.
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• How to Make a Ballet Barre
  Here are the directions to make your own ballet barre. I research buying a barre and found that making my own would be more economical. I used white PVC pipe. I wanted something durable yet lightweight so it would be easy to transport.
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• How to Teach Preschool Ballet
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• Italian School
      Italian School The Imperial Dancing Academy connected with La Scala in Milan was opened in 1812. Its greatest period began when Carlo Blasis, Italian dancer and teacher, became its...
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• Joffrey Ballet
  The Joffrey Ballet Company was founded in 1956 by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. It originally started with 6 dancers that toured America in a tation wagon. Robert Joffrey stayed behind in New York City to continue to teach ballet to support his new company.
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• Leather Ballet Shoes
  Having worn both leather ballet shoes and canvas ballet shoes I can say that I prefer leather. Although I like canvas as well, just not as much. Leather shoes are very comfortable and stretch a bit to mold to your foot.
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• Mariinsky / Kirov Ballet
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• Mariinsky Ballet / Kirov Ballet
  The Mariinsky Ballet, as it is referred to today, was founded in 1740. It is based in the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. When touring, the company is known by its forer Soviet name, the Kirov Ballet.
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• Midsummers Nights Dream
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• Moving into the 20th Century
  In the 20th entury we see many new happenings in the ballet world. Europe and Russia were advancing even more. Meanwhile ballet was coming to America. America today is as influencial as it is in Russia and England.
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• My Belief about Teaching Ballet to Children
  My belief about teaching ballet to children is not only providing training for those who are serious about learning but also to just have fun! Wish Upon a Ballet classes provide proper technique, terminology, body awareness, and an appreciation for the arts.
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• Nashville Ballet
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• New York City Ballet
  The New York City Ballet is located in Lincoln Center in New York City. The company was founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. In 1964 they found their permanent home in the New York State Theatre which is now the David H. Koch Theater.
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• Nutcracker
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• Other Ballet Terms
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• Pacific Northwest Ballet
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• Paris Opera Ballet
  The Paris Opera Ballet is the oldest national ballet company in the world. It can be linked all the way back to 1661 with King Louis XIV and his establishment of the Academie Royale de Danse. Its official name is Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris.
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• Pierre Beauchamp
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• Positive Effects of Dance on Children
  There are many positive effects that dance and movement have on children. Ther have been many studies to suggest this. Dance can help children grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. Not only is the movement helpful but the music is inspirational.
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• Privacy Policy
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• Rasta Thomas
  Rasta Thomas was born in California in 1981. He spent his younger years in Saudi Arabia however soon moved to Washington DC to study at the Kirov Academy of Ballet at age 9. Mr. Thomas has worked with many of the great ballet companies and now has his won company called the Bad Boys of Dance.
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• Royal Ballet
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• Russian School and Vaganova Method
      Russian School and Vaganova Method The Russian School was founded  in St. Petersburg in 1738 by  the French dancerJean-Baptiste  Landé. The French  influence...
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• San Francisco Ballet
  The San Francisco Ballet was founded in 1933 and was the first professional ballet company the United States. The company is currently based in the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.
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• Second Position
        Second Position   In Second Position the dancer stands with feet turned out and with heels about one foot apart. The Arms of Second Position Vaganova or Russian School - The...
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• Sleeping Beauty
  The Sleeping Beauty is one of the classical repertoire's most famous ballets. It was composed by Peter Tchaikovsky and regared as his finest ballet scores. The first performance took place at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1890.
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• Swan Lake
  Swan Lake was Peter Tchaikovsky's first ballet score. Up until this point ballet scores were merely there to service the dancing. However this score by Tchaikovsky changed all that. Even though it was his first ballet.
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• Thank you
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Thank you
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Thank You
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Thank You
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• The 1800s and the Romantic Ballet
  When we think of ballet dancing in the 19th century we thing of romanticism. It was just after the French Revolution and the middle class was gaining power. This new middle class wanted to enjoy ballet just as their royalty had before.
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• The History of Toe Shoes
  Toe dancing was a big part of the romantic era in ballet. The romantic era was all about pushing the limits of reality. At first dancers used their own foot strength. This was in the early 1800s. Soon after toe dance became mandatory for all female dancers.
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• The Nutcracker
  The Nutcracker is probably the most beloved Christmas ballet in America. The libretto was based on E.T.A. Hoffman's version of the story. The music was composed by Peter Tchaikovsky.
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• Third Position
        Third Position   In Third Position the dancer stands with the feet alined as in first position but the heel of one foot touches the inside arch of the other foot. The Arms...
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• T-Shirts
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• Who's Who in Ballet
       The People in Ballet Ballerina , [ bal- uh - ree -n uh ] - A principal female dancer in a ballet company or a female ballet dancer. Ballet Master/Ballet Mistress -...
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• Wish Upon a Ballet
  Here are the back issues for wish upon a ballet.
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• Wish Upon a Ballet
  Wish Upon a Ballet is a website all about ballet! It includes dance history, what shoes to wear, dancewear and even a video dictionary. This site is intended for students, parents of students and teachers.
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• Wish Upon a Ballet Dance Classes
  Wish Upon a Ballet Classes are offered in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area. Classes are offerd for children ages 3-6 in conjuntion with community education, parks are recs and dance studios.
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• wish_upon_a_ballet-backissues
  Here are the back issues for wish upon a ballet.
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• Wish-Upon-a-Ballet
  Gina Mayer is a ballet teacher in Minnesota. Please take a look at her website that contains free information all about ballet. Gina loves to pass on her love of dance!
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• Your Ballet Stories
  This is a page all about your ballet stories. Stories about cute kids, favorite ballet memories or tips for parents.
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• Yulia Makhalina
  Yulia Makhalina was born in 1968 in Leningrad. She quilckly proved she had what it took to be a great ballerina. She graduated from the Vaganova Choreographic School in 1985 under former Kirov ballerina Marina Vasilieva. She then joined the Marrinsky Theatre that same year and became principal in 1989.
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