Dancer's Well-Being
sources for muscle repair and growth
protein
to chase
chasse
halfway
demi
Ballet originated in the __________ Renaissance courts of the 15th century
Italian
This choreographic structure follow a storyline, and may convey specific meaning or concepts through that story.
Narrative
provide sustained energy for long rehearsals and performances
complex carbs
full; big
grand
step of the cat
pas de chat
This ballet was the first piece to combine poetry, music, design and dance. It was inspired by the enchantress, Circe, from Homer's Odyssey. The pricey production lasted five and half hours and the Queen and King both participated in the performance.
The Ballet Comique de la Reine
This choreographic structure is built upon one principal theme that is interspersed among other themes. Each new section differs from what preceded it and enhances the principal motif in a unique way, while continuing to be distinguishable from it.
Rondo
Can support joint health, maintain hormone balance, and provide energy.
healthy fats
movements are performed slowly with the greatest amount of fluidity, control, and grace
adagio
pas de cheval
A passionate dancer, he performed many roles himself, including that of the Sun King in Ballet de la nuit.
King Louis XIV
the simplest method of obtaining contrast, so that a dance doesn’t get repetitive; the parts can be short, like a phrase, or long, like a 10-minute section.
AB
______ helps transport oxygen throughout the body.
Iron
“Sinking down.” A one-legged version of a plié.
fondu
round of the leg
ronde de jambe
Her elaborate festivals encouraged the growth of ballet de cour, a program that included dance, decor, costume, song, music and poetry.
Catherine de Medici
Dances that express pure feeling are __________—emotion is the tie that holds the composition together.
“rhapsodies”
Foods that contain sugar. Once your body digests the sugar, the body will crave more. When eating ______________, the body will absorb these foods much faster.
simple carbs
movement or carriage of the arms through various dance positions
port de bras
Over under
Sous-sus
A court musician and choreographer devised Ballet comique de la reine (1581; “The Queen’s Comic Ballet”), which inaugurated a long tradition of court ballets in France that reached its peak under Louis XIV in the mid-17th century.
Balthazar de Beaujoyeulx
Any number of tactics may be applied to the main phrase to create a _____________, including:
• Altering the tempo.
• Applying another structural tactic to the movement, such as inversion.
• Changing the style or mood.
• Modifying the number and placement of dancers.
variation