TED-ED VIDEO: The origins of ballet

[Ryan Goble]

The origins of ballet - Jennifer Tortorello and Adrienne Westwood Animation by Moran Barak Studio Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they’ve gone out of fashion, we recognize the components under a familiar label: ballet. Jennifer Tortorello and Adrienne Westwood outline the history of this graceful and precise dance.  View full lesson »