The Romantic Era
During what century did the Pre-romantic and Romantic periods occur?
19th Century
During what centuries did the Renaissance period occur?
16th - 17th
During what century did the Baroque period occur?
18th
Name 2 things that emerged in the Pre-romantic Era.
Pointe work
Females dominating the art
Who introduced ballet to the French?
Catherine De Medici
Name at least 2 things that began to be merged together in ballet during the Baroque period/era.
opera
ballet
music
Name at least 2 things that the Romantic Era known for.
2 acts
plot
dramatic action
characters
What was the first endorsed ballet called?
Le Ballet Comique de la Reine or The Comic Ballet of the Queen
How did King Louis XIV influence ballet?
He loved to perform many of the trendy dances that entertained the courts.
What are 3 ballets from the Romantic Era?
Giselle
Copelia
La Sylphide
Why were dance moves not as showy and graceful as they are today
Costumes included many layers of heavy silks embroidered together, masks, pantaloons, head dresses that were heavy, and jewelry that weighed them down.
How was gender portrayed in ballets during this time period? (The Baroque Period/Era)
Women were not allowed to perform.
Men played male and female roles.
What are 3 ballets from the Classical Era?
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
Sleeping Beauty
What was the most significant contribution this period made to the art of ballet? (The Renaissance)
The creation of the 5 ballet foot positions.
What happened to costumes that enabled dancers to perform jumps that gave birth to the leaps we see in ballet today?
Skirts were shortened.