Ballet History
All ballet terms are in this language.
What is French?
This ballet word means "to bend".
What is plie?
This is the name of the very popular ballet that is performed every winter holiday season in America.
What is The Nutcracker?
What is a bun?
First Position with a Plie.
Correctly demonstrated. Yes or No.
***DAILY DOUBLE!***
Ballet originated in this country.
What is Italy?
In English, the word "tendu" is translated to mean this action. Also explained as "to touch" even though its not the direct translation.
What is "to stretch"
This ballet includes five good fairies who bring a young princess gifts.
What is the Sleeping Beauty?
This is the material used to make tutus.
Whats is tulle?
Arabesque, demonstrated correctly yes or no.
Before ballet stood on its own, it was most commonly seen in these types of performances.
What is opera?
Name and or spell the step that translates to "chain".
What is Chaînes ?
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The famous ballet is that is a mix of Russian and German folk tales.
What is Swan Lake?
This article became a staple of (prima) Ballerinas in classic ballet as part of their costumes
What is a tutu?
Show us a Chassé
Completed correctly yes or no?
This French King was called the Sun King.
Who is King Louis XVI?
A dance including three dancers is called this.
What is a pas de trois or a trio?
Name two of the three most famously known ballets that Tchaikovsky composed.
What are Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker?
The men's costume piece that is worn as a shirt is called ___.
What is a tunic?
Demonstrate 5th position and hold for 15 seconds without falling over, arms must be correct.
Demonstrated correctly yes or no?
This Italian noblewoman was responsible for the spread of ballet to France.
(Hint: She was married to King Henry II)
Who is Catherine de Medici?
This ballet step means "Round the leg". Either Say the phrasing or show the motion.
What is Rond de jambe ?
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This ballet exists within an opera, so a play within a play. It includes the famous Paris Opera House
What is Phantom of the Opera?
This ballet, performed by the Paris Opera ballet in 1962, featured the first debut of this Shakespeare play?
What is A Midsummer Nights Dream ?
Show us a coupé without holding onto any other object for 15 seconds without falling over
Demonstrated correctly yes or no?