i dance ballet.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Ballet () is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres/cultures. Ballet has been taught in various schools around the world, which have historically incorporated their own cultures to evolve the art. See glossary of ballet. A ballet, a work, consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. A well-known example of this is \"The Nutcracker\", a two-act ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a music score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained ballet dancers. Traditional classical ballets usually are performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of American choreographer George Balanchine, often are performed in simple costumes (e.g., leotards and tights) and without the use of elaborate sets or scenery.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I started back dancing ballet. I enjoyed it when I was younger and wanted to get back into it."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance. How popular do you feel it is today? "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I think it is still popular, however, it is not as mainstream as it used to be. It seems to be enjoyed by people who enjoy fine arts."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Interesting, ballet seems to have passed the test of time to this point at least. It certainly is still good to practice for an activity. Do you feel that it's hard to get back into?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Thankfully, I am still flexible and my ankles are strong. But I do have to recondition my feet. When we jump on pointe, we carry 3 times our body weight on the big toes"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That certainly sounds like it takes good physique to accomplish. Ballet's typically include choreography and music for production; is there any type of music that you prefer for your practice?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Thank you! And yes, any classical music works, but I enjoy Ellina Akimova's compositions!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Interesting, that sounds like fun! What about training, do you think there's a specific music that enables you to focus more while practicing? Or is it purely for the performance (not affecting your ability)?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "It actually doesn't impact my performance now that I think about it. With enough focus you can become one with the music regardless of the tune!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's one less thing to worry about then! What about choreography, do you think its typical to practice using a choreographed sequence or is there a significant amount of freestyle?"}]