Ballet Russes 1909-1929 Flashcards
Who created the Ballet Russe
Serge Diaghilev
Why was Diaghilev so different
was not a dancer or choreographer, just an entrepreneur
What concept did Diaghilev come up with
total theatre (encompasses all aspects of theater from set to costumes to lighting to music) (brought together a bunch of people to make ballets)
Where did he take the Ballet Russe
Paris
Who were some of Diaghilev’s most important dancers at first
Vaslav Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova
What is Anna Pavlova’s most famous role
the Dying Swan
What did Pavlova do
left Diaghilev early to form her own company, wanted to bring ballet to places that hadn’t seen it
What was Nijinsky’s strength
great leaps, grew up with circus performers
Why was Nijinsky fired
Diaghilev’s lover, fired when married
What did Michel Fokine choreograph
Les Sylphides, Dying Swan, Petrushka, Firebird, La Spectre de la Rose
Why was the spirit of the rose so shocking
male dancer played the rose
What did Nijinsky choreograph
Afternoon of a Faun, Rite of Spring
Which ballet had a shocking ending
Afternoon of a Faun
Which ballet inspired riots
Rite of Spring
Who was Diaghilev’s only female choreographer
Bronislava Nijinska (sister of Vaslav)
