History
History 2
Terminology
Skills
Skills 2
100

Ballet was first seen in Europe beginning in what century?

14th Century

100

Ballet originated in

Italy/Europe

100

heels together and feet turned out, arms curved down low

First Position

100

 the movement of the head and focusing of the eyes in turns to keep from getting dizzy.

Spotting

100

to point / to stretch; The foot remains in contact with the floor.

Tendu

200

By the 1400s, ballet was becoming a _________

Social Event

200

When was the Baroque time period?

1500-1700

200

 both feet are turned out with space between them. One arm curved overhead, the other curved at the chest

Fourth Position

200

a bending of the knees

Plie

200

Turn on one leg with the other in passé.

Pirouette

300

When was the Classical time period?

1800-1900

300
  1. By the nineteenth century, female performers were now shocking audiences by ________________________.

Skirts above the ankle

300

feet turned out, right heel to the arch of the left foot. Same arm curved in towards chest

Third Position

300

position making a 90° angle where one leg is extended to the back and the opposite leg is standing straight on the ground.

Arabesque

300

half bending of the knees.  Heels remain on the floor

Demi Plie 

400

The dance moves were performed during the Baroque period uses _______________, and the dance itself was performed in __________________  on the ballroom floor.

Flat Feet, Lines

400

Who was the famous Pointe dancer?

Marie Taglioni

400

feet turned out shoulder width apart. Arms out to the side

Second Position

400

start with a plie, then rise on the ball of your foot

Releve

400

in the shape of a cross (Front, Side, Back, Side)

En Criox

500

What year did Pointe dance take off?

1860

500

Who was the Principal choreographer of the Imperial Ballet who created over 50 ballets?  

Marius Pepita

500

feet turned out, heel to toe of the other foot  Both arms above the head.

Fifth Position 
500

a drawing of the working foot until it reaches a position by the side of the knee of the supporting leg.

Passe

500

to disengage;  like a tendu, but disengage (remove) from the floor.

Degage