Ballets
This ballet is two acts and has a lead role referred to as either "Clara" or "Marie."
The Nutcracker
Who was the first Black principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater?
Misty Copeland
What significant even took place in 1581 for the development of ballet?
The first ballet (Comique de la Reine)
What does Ballet Russes translate to?
Russian Ballet
Most ballet terms are in which language?
French
This ballet marked the turn into the Classical Era with the main character named Odette.
Swan Lake
Who founded the New York City Ballet with Lincoln Kirstein?
George Balanchine
What year did George Balanchine found the New York City Ballet?
1934
What language is "Ballet Russes?"
French
Name one ballet that has been incorporated into a Barbie movie.
Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, (I will take Giselle)
This ballet was the first to feature pointe and was created in the Romantic Era.
La Sylphide
Who was the first person who used pointe shoes in a ballet?
Marie Taglioni
What year did the Nutcracker Premiere?
1892
True or false: Marie Taglioni was a part of The Ballet Russes.
False
How do you spell the following term? Ran de jame or rond de jambe?
Rond de jambe
The first ballet was called what?
Comique de la Reine
Who was the person who "founded" ballet?
What year was The Dying Swan first performed by Anna Pavlova?
1905
Who founded the Ballet Russes?
Sergei Diaghileff
What is literal translation of "frappè?"
To strike
What was the highly controversial ballet with music composed by Igor Stravinsky?
The Rite of Spring
Who founded the Ballet Russes?
Sergei Diaghileff
What was the year that Comique de la Reine was first performed?
1581
Name a dancer from the Ballet Russes.
Pavlova, Nijinsky, etc.
What is Shannon's favorite ballet?
Giselle