How to appreciate ballet?
Appreciating ballet requires some basic knowledge and skills. The following are the operation steps:
1. Understand the basic dance terms.
There are many specific dance terms in ballet. Knowing these terms can help you understand dance better. For example, "pirouette" means "rotation", "plié" means "bending", "Arabic" means "Arabic posture" and so on. You can look up relevant information online, or listen to the narrator's introduction while watching the dance.
2. Observe the movements and expressions of the dancers.
Dancers in ballet usually express their stories and role feelings through their movements and expressions. Observing the movements and expressions of dancers can help you better understand and appreciate dance. For example, when a dancer makes a graceful arc, their arms and legs will form a perfect curve, and then you can appreciate their posture and graceful body lines.
3. Appreciate the combination of music and dance
Music and dance in ballet are inseparable, and the movements and postures of dancers usually echo the melody and rhythm in music. Appreciating the combination of music and dance can help you better understand the plot and emotional expression of dance.
4. Understand the story of ballet
Ballet usually tells a complete story, and understanding the story can help you better understand dance. You can read the related introduction before reading it, or listen to the commentator's introduction while watching it.