16th-18th Century

Question 1

Forerunner of dance during the 16th and 17th century

Answer 1

France

Question 2

Periods where ballet was given great influence by dancers

Answer 2

Baroque and Renaissance

Question 3

Countries where history of dance was rich during the 16th and 17th centuries

Answer 3

Europe, Italy, and France

Question 4

How did the influence ballet dance go from Italian court to French?

Answer 4

Through Catherine de Medici. She transferred to France in the company Le Ballet-Comique de La Reine in 1581

Question 5

First female professional dancer produced by Academie Royale de la Musique et de dance

Answer 5

Mila La Fontaine

Question 6

When and what was Mila La Fontaine’s first performance?

Answer 6

1681. Le Triomphe de L’Amour

Question 7

Ballet performance where Louis XIV portrayed the Sun King

Answer 7

Ballet de la Nuit (1653)

Question 8

Moliere’s comedy play that featured music and dance sequences

Answer 8

Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (1670)

Question 9

First ballet where women took part

Answer 9

Le Triomphe de L’Amour (1681)

Question 10

Created Le Triomphe de L’Amour

Answer 10

Jean-Baptiste Lully

Question 11

Common themes of ballets of the 18th century

Answer 11

Mythology, realism, humanism, and fantasy

Question 12

In this century, ballroom and theatre dance was separated

Answer 12

18th century

Question 13

What happened after the establishment of Paris Opera?

Answer 13

Male and female professional dancers were given equal opportunity to lead roles

Question 14

How did female dancers of the 18th century enrich their roles?

Answer 14

They enhanced their movements with beats, turns, and leg extensions

Question 15

Number of positions dancers use

Answer 15

5