Ballet traces its origins to the Italian Renaissance, when it was developed as a court entertainment. During the 15th and 16th centuries the dance technique became formalized.

Companies revisited historical dance forms and ballet practices (the revival of the Baroque dance since the 1980s is one example). Artists reconceived much-loved Romantic ballets such as Giselle, The …

Jan 16, 2026 · Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in …

Jan 16, 2026 · Attitudes to dance both as an art form and as a social activity have, in fact, varied dramatically throughout history. In cultures where it had, or still possesses, religious significance, it is …

Jan 16, 2026 · In the early European ballets, dance, music, drama, and spectacle were equally inseparable. Even where dance is perceived as an independent art form, most choreography is still …

Jan 16, 2026 · Ballet traces its origins to the Italian Renaissance, when it was developed as a court entertainment. During the 15th and 16th centuries the dance technique became formalized.

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Western dance, history of Western dance from ancient times to the present and including the development of ballet, the waltz, and various types of modern dance.

Jan 16, 2026 · Dance - Theatre, Performance, Expression: Ballet has been the dominant genre in Western theatre dance since its development as an independent form in the 17th century, and its …

She felt that the set steps and poses of ballet limited her ability to express herself. She created a new form of dance that was free-spirited and highly personal. Many other dancers developed their own …