Dance History Flashcards
When did Ballet start?
Ballet started in the 15th century
Who was Catherine de Medici?
Catherine de Medici was an Italian noblewoman who was the wife of King Henry II of France she helped develop ballet in France.
Who was King Louis XIV(14th)?
King Louis the 14th was the founder of the Academe Royale de Danse which was the world’s first ballet school ever. Today French is considered the language of ballet Dance terms and steps were written in French because King Louis had such a big impact on the world of ballet
Who was Pierre Beauchamp?
He was the ballet tutor of King Louis and in 1661 he became the director of the Academe Royale de Danse. He invented the concept of turnout which is now called the classical position of the feet
Who was Jean Georges Noverre?
In 1700 he rebelled against the opera-ballet and believed that ballet could stand as its own art form. In 1760 he introduced Ballet d’ action (a dramatic style of ballet that conveys a narrative without the aid of singing or spoken words).
Who was Marius Petipa?
He produced more than 60 ballets such as The Sleeping Beauty (1890) The Nutcracker (1892) and Swan Lake (1895)
Who was Lev Ivanov?
He assisted Petipa in creating thees last two ballets, The Nutcracker (1892) and Swan Lake (1895)
Who was George Balanchine?
He was an influential choreographer of the 20th Century. He is known for his classical ballet with a modern twist. He created the New York Ballet Co.
Who was Rudolf Nureyev?
He was one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. He performed in Parris. He defected to France and became one of the most famous ballet dancers in the world.
Who was Mikhail Baryshnikov?
He trained in classical ballet to modern dance and Broadway. He became an American citizen and worked with the American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet. He was the first huge American Ballet star and was famous for his breathtaking leaps.
What Ballet costumes did dancers first wear?
I the beginning ballet dancers would wear long and heavy dresses that were down to the floor
Who was Marie-Anne De Camargo?
She was known for shortening her dress enough so people could see her fancy footwork.
What do ballet dancers wear today?
Today Ballet dresses are now called “classic Tutu” when training dancers wear a leotard and tights.
What is the history of ballet shoes?
In the early years, Ballet shoes had heels. By the 1700s ballerinas removed the heels from their dance shoes, In the early 1800s dancers began rising to their toes on their own.
Who was Marie Tanglioni?
She was the first ballerina to dance a full-length ballet on pointe.
Name three Dance Companies
American Ballet Theatre, The New York City Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre, Racho Belago Dance Co.
Who is Misty Copeland?
She was the first African American Female principle dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
