Point in Life

Dancing is like some other things in life that also has its base form. Well apparently, ballet is considered as the most basic form of dancing. Why? It is because ballet is more on developing your flexibility, balance, gracefulness and discipline on yourself just like what other types of dance have. Most people would probably say that it is one of the hardest form of dance, well it is not. You won't be able to learn how to breakdance if you do not have a flexible body, right? Unless you have that talent since you were born. But for those people who would like to learn how to become a good dancer, I would suggest to learn ballet first before learning other form of dance you like so it would be easier.

I've already experienced learning ballet when I was still a little kid. And I found it fun and enjoying. Based on my observations, kids, ages 4-8, really find ballet enjoyable. Besides that, kids still have those flexible body that's why they're able to cope up and learn fast. During my kindergarten years, Ballet is one of my extracurricular activities in school. If I'm not mistaken, we have these ballet lessons once or twice a week and we're going to present it during our monthly activities at school in our auditorium.

Going back, ballet is always misconstrued to be danced by girls only. But let me share you a random fact about ballet dancers. Based on the article I have read, some of the greatest ballet dancer who gave phenomenal performances were Mikhail Baryshnikov and Paul Taylor, awesome is it? (http://www.centralhome.com/ballet-dancing.htm) Here are some videos of their performances. 

They're purely awesome, right? And one more random fact, Mikhail Baryshnikov is the world's youngest ballet dancer.

Based on the videos, ballet is not just a dance or some kind of performances or whatsoever. Ballet needs time to learn it well and to master it. Being a professional ballet dancer is not that easy. You need to develop a lot of skill to be one, just like what other forms of dance needs. It also needs your heart and passion in doing it because without these essential things you wouldn't be able to fulfill your dreams as a ballet dancer and as a dancer as well.

Introduction

Hello reader!

I am Gillyn Anne Brosas, a freshman student in Asia Pacific College. I am going to blog about dancing. So most probably, this blog will talk about "Dance"; Dance as an art, dance as a sport, and its different genres. I may also talk about the different famous dancers around the world. And also those shows and movies that has dance in it, such as Step Up and So You Think You Can Dance.

I've chosen this as my topic because this what interests me the most. Besides of the fact that I love dancing, I also love to learn more about the different genres of dance, especially Contemporary Dance. I also want to learn the difference between dance being an art and dance being a sport. The researches and articles I will be blogging and posting here will serve as my basis in making my Research Paper. And I hope as you read my blogs, I may be able to share you some knowledge and I also hope I can learn something from you too.

Happy Reading and God Bless :)