1. Ballet: Physical and Social Effects
By Karson Orrick

2. History
• Invented in the early 15th
century
• Peeked during the Italian
Renaissance
• Blossomed in Russia and Europe

3. Types
•Formal
•Pointe

4. Equipment
•Gel toe pads
•Shoes
•Leotard
•Bar

5. Positions
Positions
First Second Third
Forth Fifth

6. TechniquesTechniques
Techniques
”Ballet technique
is arbitrary and
”Ballet technique is arbitrary very difficult. It
and very difficult. never becomes
It never becomes easy... it easy... it becomes
becomes possible.” possible.”
- Agnes de Mille
- Agnes de Mille

7. Common Misconceptions
•Does not require strength
•Flexibility

8. Physical Advantages
Physical Advantages
•Core strength
•Body control
•Gracefulness

9. Physical Disadvantages
•Required/pressured to
maintain a lean, fit physique
•Low self-esteem

10. Social Advantages

11. Social Disadvantages
Social Disadvantages
“Letting go of perfectionism,
so ingrained in the nature of a ballet dancer,
can be the most difficult thing.”
- Author Unknown

12. Works Cited
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Slide 5 image received from http://burnabysouthdance.blogspot.com/
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Slide 8 image received from http://burnabysouthdance.blogspot.com/
Slide 9 image received from Microsoft PowerPoint Clip Art
Slide 11 image received from “The Developing Child” by Helen Bee
Slide 11 image received from Microsoft PowerPoint Clip Art