The Afternoon of a Faun (Nijinsky) Afternoon of a Faun (Nijinsky) Nijinsky's 1912 ballet set to Debussy's Prélude, inspired by Mallarmé. A landmark of modern dance noted for its stylized choreography, Bakst's designs, a scandalous ending, and con…
Alberto Testa (1922–2019): Italian dancer, choreographer and teacher Alberto Testa (dancer) Alberto Testa was an Italian dancer, choreographer, critic and teacher known for ballets set to operatic music and collaborations with filmmakers and opera directors.
Ballet: classical and contemporary dance — technique, history, and repertoire Ballet Ballet is a formal theatrical dance with codified technique, a history from Renaissance courts to modern companies, and a repertory of classical and contemporary works performed to…
Curtsey (Curtsy): a traditional female greeting and gesture Curtsey A curtsey (also curtsy) is a traditional gesture of respect in which a woman or girl lowers her body. This article explains its form, history, uses, etiquette and cultural variatio…
