Jokes & fun facts

By Arpitha Bhat

During a performance, ballerinas can jump up to 900 feet in the air combined. That's nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower! .

What's the name of a TV that horses love to watch? -So You Think You Can Prance.

Romeo and Juliet was the first ballet to receive the prestigious Olivier Award in 1977

What animal excels at turning? The Spot-ted Leopard

Ballet performances began in France with the establishment of the Académie Royale de Danse in 1661 - which explains why most ballet terminology is in French

How many dancers does it take to change a lightbulb?

Five, six, seven, eight!

By Kenisha Rao

Do you remember the first time you stepped onto a stage, at an annual day maybe, cultural night, party or a TLFCB show? The feeling of, this is something special that we are going to do here. All these people are here to enjoy themselves and we can provide that enjoyment. Or perhaps you were too sick with nerves to think of that kind of thing until much later.

Either way, did you ever spare a thought for the humble boards and nails which actually make up the stage? - Take a look here at the ins and outs stages. Around the world and over the centuries.

Different kinds of StagesThere are different kinds of stages, and how they are used and how the audience interacts with them varies