Ballet is an old and classic art form,
first practiced in the early 15th century. It gained
popularity nearly two centuries later when King Louis XIV
standardized it in his court. Ballet continued to evolve and
the productions became more and more elaborate, moving from
court displays to classical story ballets. As a result of
its rising popularity, ballet has spread throughout the
world. Today, you will find Vaganova (Russian), Cechetti
(Italian), Bournonville (Danish), École Françiase (french),
and many other styles practiced and performed. However,
although the style and approach to ballet has changed, the
underlying principles have remained the same. Each and every
step relies on the laws of physics to be enacted with both
grace and power.
Taylor
Seitz, Physics 212, 2016
