Ballet Basics
What is the name of the dance style used in Cinderella?
Ballet
What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?
Tempo
What color was Cinderella's ball gown?
Blue and White
Who was the main character in the ballet?
Cinderella
What is the large decorated backdrop on the stage called?
Scenery, or set design
What do dancers wear on their feet to help them dance on their toes?
Pointe shoes
What do we call the changes in volume or intensity in music?
Dynamics
What do the stepsister's costumes look like?
Bright, exaggerated and silly
What does Cinderella lose at the ball?
Her slipper
What is the large area where dancers perform during a ballet called?
The stage
What is the word for planned sequence of dance movements?
Choreography
Why do dancers use the beat of the music when performing?
To synchronize their movements to the beat so they can dance together
What was the difference between Cinderella's dress, and everyone else's dress?
Cinderella's dress stuck out. Everyone else's dress looked the same.
Who helps Cinderella get ready for the ball?
Her fairy godmother
What kind of lighting might be used when the Fairy Godmother comes on the stage?
Soft, glowing, or magical lights
What is it called when a dancer tells a story using only movement and facial expressions?
Pantomime
$400: How can changes in music (like a slower or faster tempo) affect the way dancers move on stage?
They adjust their movements to match the mood or energy of the music.
How do dancer's costumes help tell the story in a ballet?
They show social status, show character roles, show emotions
What happens when the clock strikes midnight?
Cinderella must leave, her magic disappears
Why do dancers rehearse for months before performing?
To perfect their movements and timing
What is the name of the group of musicians who play the music for a ballet?
Orchestra
In ballet, how does the combination of music and movement help convey the story without words?
The music’s rhythm, tempo, and dynamics guide the expressive movements of the dancers, telling the story emotionally.
What is the difference between Cinderella's dress, and the stepsisters dresses at the ball?
Cinderella's was elegant, the stepsisters were silly, gaudy, too colorful
How does the Prince find Cinderella after she disappears?
He looks for the girl who fit the lost slipper
What is the name of the person who directs the musicians in the orchestra?
The Conductor