History
Ballet was first seen in Europe beginning in what century?
14th Century
Ballet originated in
Italy/Europe
heels together and feet turned out, arms curved down low
First Position
the movement of the head and focusing of the eyes in turns to keep from getting dizzy.
Spotting
to point / to stretch; The foot remains in contact with the floor.
Tendu
By the 1400s, ballet was becoming a _________
Social Event
When was the Baroque time period?
1500-1700
both feet are turned out with space between them. One arm curved overhead, the other curved at the chest
Fourth Position
a bending of the knees
Plie
Turn on one leg with the other in passé.
Pirouette
When was the Classical time period?
1800-1900
By the nineteenth century, female performers were now shocking audiences by ________________________.
Skirts above the ankle
feet turned out, right heel to the arch of the left foot. Same arm curved in towards chest
Third Position
position making a 90° angle where one leg is extended to the back and the opposite leg is standing straight on the ground.
Arabesque
half bending of the knees. Heels remain on the floor
Demi Plie
The dance moves were performed during the Baroque period uses _______________, and the dance itself was performed in __________________ on the ballroom floor.
Flat Feet, Lines
Who was the famous Pointe dancer?
Marie Taglioni
feet turned out shoulder width apart. Arms out to the side
Second Position
start with a plie, then rise on the ball of your foot
Releve
in the shape of a cross (Front, Side, Back, Side)
En Criox
What year did Pointe dance take off?
1860
Who was the Principal choreographer of the Imperial Ballet who created over 50 ballets?
Marius Pepita
feet turned out, heel to toe of the other foot Both arms above the head.
a drawing of the working foot until it reaches a position by the side of the knee of the supporting leg.
Passe
to disengage; like a tendu, but disengage (remove) from the floor.
Degage