People in Ballet
The first Ballerina to dance en pointe.
Who is Marie Taglioni?
Because ballet was codified and formalized in the French royal courts, this language remains the universal language of ballet terminology.
What is French?
Invented in 1790, this snug, form-fitting legwear allowed ballet dancers the ultimate freedom of movement to develop athletic new jumps and leaps without being tripped up by heavy undergarments.
What are tights?
To bend.
What is a Plié?
The ballet play BCM had at their 2026 Spring Showcase.
What is Giselle?
The person responsible for codifying Ballet technique & the 5 positions.
Who is Pierre Beauchamp?
The place where Ballet was first created.
Where is Italy?
This bell-shaped skirt made of stiffened tulles became the standard costume for classical ballorinas in the late 19th century.
What is a tutu?
To stretch.
What is Tendu?
BCM’s ideal location to preform in.
What is the Kay Theatre (in The Clarice)?
The pioneer known for costumes with simple leotards & tights with coordinating colors.
Who is George Balanchine?
The location where Ballet became codified.
Where is France?
Dancers stitch these glossy fabric ribbons onto their pointe shoes to secure them to their ankles.
What is satin?
To jump.
What is a sauté?
The studio in which BCM usually has classes.
What is Studio 2?
The person known for bringing Ballet to France.
Who is Catherine De Medici?
The places that Ballet was first performed in.
Where are Royal Courts?
The reason tights and shorter tutus became more acceptable.
What is showing more of the dancers' muscle and technique?
Large beating of the leg.
What is a Grand Battement?
The year BCM was founded in.
What is 2005?
The pioneer that choreographed and staged the NYCB's 1954 Spring production of The Nutcracker.
Who is George Balanchine?
The last place Ballet was introduced to before making it's way to the United States.
Where is Russia?
The reason Romantic Tutus were to the ankle.
What is anything else was considered “scandalous” during those times?
Outward.
What is En Dehor?
The amount of members BCM had its first year.
What are 4 performing members?