French to English
relevé
to rise
stretch
tendue
Who steals the ring from James?
the sylph
How many basic positions are there in ballet?
5
jeté
to throw
step of the cat
pas de chat
What item does Old Madge give to James?
scarf
what does sissonne mean?
named after the originator
saut de chat
jump of the cat
glide
glissade
What country is La Syphide set in?
Scotland
what is the difference between passé and retiré?
passé is an action and retiré is a position
port de bras
carriage of the arms
sous-sus
Why is La Sylphide significant in ballet history
- first on pointe
- introduction of stage tricks
- invention of gas lighting
Who started the very first ballet school?
King Louis XIV
soutenu
sustained
withdrawn
retiré
Who was the first sylph?
Marie Taglioni
What was the very first ballet company?
Paris Opera Ballet