splay, spread out, rotate, turn out - turn outward; "These birds can splay out their toes"; "ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees" circumvolve, rotate - cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle" pivot, swivel - turn on a pivot coil, gyrate, spiral...
A ballerina's point shoes have a reputation for being tough on the toes, which might be why many ballerinas use the dark nickname "coffins" for their footwear. However, 20 years into her time as a dancer at the Houston Ballet it seems Collado's feet are still happy to keep on dancing...
frescoes reproduced in precise detail with bold color and enhanced details to give visitors a fuller experience than they would get if they visited the Vatican, where the artwork towers a staggering 66 feet above the main floor and where details can get lost if you don't have hawk-like ...
Remember, ultimately which dance to do is your choice, so have fun and feel free to be creative. That said, be respectful of other dancers on the floor. For example, make sure you use proper floor etiquette, especially if you decide to do a dance that’s different from what the majorit...
Honestly, the action is so engrossing that by the time you realise your feet hurt, it’ll all be over. Don’t miss: A midnight performance. You’ll have to book well in advance for one of these late-night shows but it’s worth it for the raucous atmosphere. Pop to the pub ...
Some research shows that this is also true for competitive gymnastics and dancers who are training full-time in ballet. It is important to avoid these activities to slow down scoliosis progression. This way, the three dimensions of the spine can stay close to normal. Don’t Sleep on Your St...
The Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and all the magical inhabitants of The Land of Sweets twirl across the stage at the Academy of Music during the Philadelphia Ballet’s annual holiday production of the George Balanchine classic. Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, ...
Philadelphia Ballet hosts two lively performances at the Academy of Music this March: Philadelphia Ballet Presents Angel Corella’s Giselle at the Academy of Music: A beloved early Romantic ballet, this production tells the ghostly tale of Giselle, a young peasant who falls in love with a disguis...
16. See “The Nutcracker” ballet Throughout the season, multiple destinations Do visions of sugar plums dance in your head? Book tickets to the Tchaikovsky holiday favorite. See theSan Francisco Ballet’s rendition at the stunningSan Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Centeror head across ...
If you’re in the mood to watch some stamping feet and incredible outfits, don’t miss out on feeling the rhythm of Spain on Wednesday evening. The flamenco show will bring some impressive footwork to ICD Brookfield Place, where you can watch some of Spain’s most esteemed dancers and tuck...