Character dance Character dance Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire. A good example of character dance within ballet is the series of national dances which take place at the beginning of Act III of Swan Lake. The ballet Don Quixote as well as La sylphide also features many character variations based on traditional Spanish dances. Popular character dance adaptations for
Odette Piñeiro Caballero Odette Piñeiro Caballero Dr. Odette Piñeiro (born on July 28, 1965 in Manatí, Puerto Rico) is the former Secretary of Puerto Rico Department of Education, appointed by Governor Luis Fortuño on December 14, 2009, confirmed by the Senate of Puerto Rico on December 18, 2009 and sworn in by Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock on December 30, 2009. She succeeded Dr. Carlos A. Chardón, who served as Fortuño's first Secretary of Education, and served until her resignation on May 28, 2010. A majority party senator, Larry Seilhamer joined seven minority party legislators in opposing her confirmation. Nevertheless, she was confirmed