Baroque Period
Between Approximately which years did the baroque period last?
Approximately 1600-1750
Bending of the knees.
What is a plie?
The choreographer of Swan Pake, the Nutcracker and The sleeping beauty.
Who is Pyotr Tchaikovsky?
What is Italy?
King Louis was known for his role as...
Who is Apollo?
Balancing on one leg, with the other leg pointed to the knee to form a triangle.
What is Passé?
Considered the “father of classical ballet”
Who is Marius Pepita?
Who were most commonly the “ballet masters” during the 1300s-1700s? Men or women?
Who are men?
Created the 5 ballet positions of the feet and arms.
Who is Pierre Beauchamp?
Balancing on one leg with the other leg extended straight behind you with your body upright.
What is an arabesque?
co-founded the New York City Ballet.
Who is George Balanchine?
Woman who brought ballet from Italy to France.
Who is Catherine de Medici?
Nicknamed the “Sun King.”
Who is King Louis XIV?
What is a pirouette?
The most recent ballet choreographer?
Who is Justin Peck?
The American Ballet Theater (ABT) was opened in which time period?
What is 1900’s?
Nmame of King Louis XIV’s ballet school formed in 1661.
What is The royal Academy of Dance?
Leaning. Over a straight leg and the other leg in arabesque.
what is Penche?
Co founder of the Joffrey Ballet?
Who is Robert Joffrey?
In the late 1800’s, women started stealing the ballet spotlight from men because of their..
What is “pointe shoes”?