0_Apprentice
I have always been interested in Ballet but don't know very much about it.
1_Wizard
Ballet came about from the Italian Renaissance around the 15th century, then caught on fire in Russia and France.
0_Apprentice
It has so many different terms. What language do they come from?
1_Wizard
Most of the vocabulary is French.  Have you ever watched it?
0_Apprentice
I watched a movie one time with Mikhail Baryshnikov which I think is where my fascination with it started. Are there other famous ballet dancers I should watch as well?
1_Wizard
There is a famous Russian named Rudolf Nureyev, he is known as Lord of the Dance, he defected in 1961.
0_Apprentice
I know a famous ballet is the Nutcracker. Are there other ballets you would recommend?
1_Wizard
The Nutcracker is the most popular ballet, I would also recommend Swan Lake as well. Those would get your feet wet.
0_Apprentice
Oh, yes. I've heard of Swan Lake. What is that about? 
1_Wizard
It is about a princess who has been transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer.  It is based off some old Russian folk tales.