Corpus Christi has one or more ballet schools. Ballet is a dance form, in which the dancer dances to a classical piece of music. This style also incorporates mime and acting into the performance. Ballet originated in the fifteenth century, during the Italian Renaissance. This art form focuses on pointe work, flowing, precise acrobatic movements and can often be used to tell a story or a skit. Currently, there are many different styles of ballet that can be learnt. This includes neoclassical and contemporary ballet. Ballet needs extensive training and practice. This training can be obtained from a ballet school in Corpus Christi. The style can be a mix of classical and newer elements. The School of American Ballet (SAB) is a famous classical ballet school, and the New York City Ballet is a prominent ballet company. One usually needs to start ballet training early in order to retain limb suppleness.
