Origins of Ballet
The place where Ballet was first created.
Where is Italy?
The person known for bringing Ballet to France.
Who is Catherine De Medici?
The late 15th, early 16th century era.
What is the "Renaissance Era?"
The two kinds of shoes for Ballet.
What are Ballet Slippers/shoes & Pointe Shoes?
To bend.
What is a Plié?
One of the 3 intriguing elements, when dance tells a story through movement.
What is a "Narrative?"
King Louis XIV's nickname.
Who is the "Sun King?"
Which era was George Balanchine's "Modern yet classical, clean aesthetic" apart of?
What is the "Neo-Classical Era?"
The reason dancers wore pointe shoes.
What is to appear as if they were floating?
The places that Ballet was first performed in.
Where are Royal Courts?
The person responsible for codifying Ballet technique & the 5 positions.
Who is Pierre Beauchamp?
Thinner pointe shoes with longer, flowing tutus.
What is the "Romantic Era?"
The reason Romantic Tutus were to the ankle.
What is considered scandalous during those times?
In the shape of a cross.
What is En Croix?
The location where Ballet became codified.
Where is France?
The first Ballerina to dance en pointe.
Who is Marie Taglioni?
Las Sylphide & Giselle were a part of this era.
What is the "Romantic Era?"
The reason tights & shorter tutus became more acceptable.
What is showing more of the dancers' muscle and technique?
To jump.
What is a sauté?
The last place Ballet was introduced to before making it's way to the United States.
Where is Russia?
Which pioneer choreographed and staged the NYCB's 1954 Spring production of The Nutcracker?
Who is George Balanchine?
Marius Petipa was the Ballet Master at the Imperial Ballet School.
What is the "Classical Era?"
The pioneer known for costumes with simple leotards & tights with coordinating colors.
Who is George Balanchine?
Outward (HINT: Out the door).
What is En Dehor?