Final Rehearsal
by Pedro L Gili
Title
Final Rehearsal
Artist
Pedro L Gili
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A pas de deux is a duet in which ballet steps are performed together, portraying an expression of feelings and thoughts between two dancers. (A pas de deux is generally danced by a male and a female, but there are exceptions: Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov danced a beautiful pas de deux in the film "White Nights.")
The pas de deux is characteristic of classical ballet. Famous pas de deux occur in Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Giselle.
In a pas de deux, the couple must strive to move in complete unison, each flowing effortlessly to the music. The ballerina must have good technique, and the danseur must support her on her turns and lifts.
A pas de deux usually consists of an entrée (introduction), adagio (steps performed together), two variations (a solo for each dancer), and a coda (finale). In classical ballet, there are also pas de trois, pas de quatre, and pas de six, for three, four, and six dancers respectively.
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WINNER in "ALL ABOUT DANCE" FAA contest (1st place). July 2013.
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Note: The "Fine Art America" watermark does not appear in the final print.
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November 28th, 2012
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Comments (177)
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your fantastic story art has been FEATURED in MOUSE! Thank you for your wonderful submissions and for you participation in MOUSE! Cheers, Barbara
Sydne Archambault
Congratulations my friend!!!! A wonderful, wonderful piece. You know how to use light and shadow to perfection Pedro. You can bring such drama and emotion in your work and I admire that ability to bring such power and beauty in your captures.
Ann Johndro-Collins
A beautiful study in light, Pedro...wonderfully purposeful form and graceful action...v/f.
Bianca Nadeau
Beautiful focus on these two ballet dancers against the black backdrop Pedros. Very elegant! v
JOHN TELFER
Pedro, great action shot caught in a perfect still form, fav, voted, google and tweet promoted