# What's the point(e) of ballet?

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Ming Luke
- Year: 2020
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: History, Music, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/ming_luke_what_s_the_point_e_of_ballet)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, "The Sleeping Beauty" has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so beloved? And what exactly does ballet bring to this— or any other— story? Ming Luke shares what makes ballet the perfect medium for stories old and new. \[Directed by Visorama, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Jarrett Farkas\].

## Lectures

1. [What's the point(e) of ballet?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/ming_luke_what_s_the_point_e_of_ballet/476de49f81fd), 5 min (TED's player)