Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

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How keen are we to put our dancing shoes on?! 

Ballet comes from Italy. In fact, the name “Ballet” comes from the Italian word "ballare," which means "to dance.” Ballet started out as a simple, structured dance done in the homes of rich Italians and Italian royalty. How did it become so popular worldwide? Tune in to find out! 

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Learn about ballet in this very short introduction from Do You Know Podcast, a podcast from English Plus Podcast Network. Find the interactive transcript, the PDF practice worksheet and learn more on https://englishpluspodcast.com/do-you-know-ballet/ 

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