2016-2017 Flashcards
When did ballet begin?
During the Renaissance around the year 1500
Where did ballet begin?
Italy
The terms “ballet” and “ball” as in masked ball, come from the ______ ______, to dance
Italian ballare
Who by marrying who introduced early dance styles into court life in France?
When Catherine de Medici married the King Henry II
The official terminology and vocabulary of ballet was gradually classified in ______ over the next ___ years
French
100
Who performed many of the popular dance of the time?
King Louis XIV
Who was hired to perform at court functions after _____ and fellow ______ has stopped dancing?
Professional dancers
King Louis
Noblemen
Ballet comes from what roots?
Italian
What two countries developed their own stylistic character?
France and Russia
What year did Russia become a leading creative centre of the dance world?
1850
What happened in 1850?
Russia became a leading creative centre of the dance world and as it began to evolve, certain new looks and theatrical illusions caught on and became quite fashionable like pointe shoes
When did dancing en pointe become popular?
During the early part of the 19th century
What did women wear while dancing en pointe?
White, bell-like skirts that ended at the calf
What was the recognizable Romantic heroine that was inspired by pointe dancings exclusive taste for female dancers?
A sylph-like fairy whose pristine goodness and purity inevitably triumphs over evil and injustice
Who brought together some of the countries most talented dancers, choreographers, composers, singers and designers to form the Ballet Russes?
Serge Diaghilev (Russian theatre producer)
What did the ballet russes do?
Toured Europe and America presenting a wide variety of ballets
When did ballet grow in popularity in America?
1930s
Why did ballet become popular in America?
Several of Diaghilevs dancers left his company to work with and settle in the US
Who established ballet in America and founded the New York City Ballet?
George Balanchine
Who was George Balanchine?
He was one of Diaghilevs dancers
He was one of the best known artists
He established ballet in America
He founded the New York City Ballet
Who was the director of the San Francisco Ballet School?
Adolph Bolm
7 reasons why ballet is important
Basic foundation for most forms of dance
Development of discipline and dedication
Improves posture
Improves balance and flexibility
Increases agility
Aural, visual and kinetic stimulus
Confidence
