Early Beginnings
Where did Ballet begin?
Italy
What nation was at the forefront of the Romanic Era of Ballet?
France
Russia
What dance performance was so shocking that people rioted?
Rite of Spring
Who is known as the Mother of Modern Dance?
Martha Graham
Who brought Ballet to France?
Catherine de Medici
What are three characteristics of the Romantic Era?
1. Romantic Tutu with the skirt cut just below the knee
2. Ethereal women with graceful movements
3. Tragic storylines in the ballet
4. Lots of little jumps and movements
5. Much more emotional movement
Name one composer and one choreographer of the Classical Period.
Which modern dancer was famous for wearing a scarf all the time?
Isadora Duncan
What artist experimented with chance theory? (Bonus points if you can name the composer)
Merce Cunningham and John Cage
Who was known as the Sun King?
Louis the 14th
What is the name of one ballerina from the Romantic Era?
Maria Taglioni
What era of music occurred during the Classical Period?
Romantic
What company did Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis found, and where did they establish it?
Denishawn in Jacob's Pillow.
What technique was Alvin Ailey trained in?
Horton Technique
What was the name of the earliest ballet that is still performed today?
La Fille Mal Gardee
What was created during the Romantic Era for ballerinas?
Pointe Shoes
Name one ballet from the Classical Period.
Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker
What are some characteristics of early Modern dance?
More natural and free way of moving, no real technique, loose clothing
Name three ballets or modern dance works from the late 20th century-present
Lamentations, Revelations, Appalachian Spring, Green Table, Serenade, etc.
What was ballet's purpose in the beginning?
To show power and wealth of the nation
Name one Ballet from the Romantic Era.
Giselle, La Sylphide
Name three characteristics of the Classical Era of Ballet.
1. Short tutu that shows off most of the leg.
2. More technically difficult movements, like fouettes and piques
3. Evolution of the pointe shoe to sustain more vigorous movement
4. Longer ballets compared to the Romantic era
5. Introduction of musical themes related to certain characters
What company performed the Rite of Spring?
Ballet Russes
Name three modern dance companies.
Alvin Ailey American Theater, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Martha Graham Dance Company, Merce Cunningham Dance Company