Dance History Test 1 Flashcards
Labanotation
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Terpsichore
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Apollo
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Dionysus
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Acedmie de Musique de la Poesie
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Academie Royale de la Danse
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Academie Royale de Musique
1570
• Founded to revive poetry, music and dance of the ancient world
• Helped to unite these art forms
Orchesgraphie
- Written by Thoinot Arbeau in 1588, wrote it as if it was a conversation between him and his student, Capriol
- This is an example of a set of standards of etiquette and deportment
- An example of a linking of art and manners is found in this charming dance manuel
- discussed dance, marching, flute, drums, behavior and grroming
- dance at this time was a gentleman’s art form, like fencing
Ballet a Entree
- A series of independent scenes ranging from the serious to the fantastical, linked together by a broad general theme
- Episodic construction of these ballets made possible works that could be as simple or as lavish as circumstances required, and they contained roles for a wide variety of character types
Ballet Comique de la Reine
• Most important early attempt to create an extended piece of choreography, Regarded as the most important early attempt to create an extended choreographical spectacle
• Commissioned by Catherine De Medici for a royal wedding
• Catherine set styles in manners and art
• Catherine wanted all of Europe to experience it, so she distributed illustrated descriptions of it across the continent
• Vaguely resembled what we now consider a ballet
o No stage
o Audience sat above the performers along three walls
o The work was not funny
• It was a drama, comique referred t drama in general
• Contained recitations and songs, and lasted 6 hours
Nobilita di Dame
- A book by Fabritio Caroso, 1600
* Contained completely choregraphed dances and advice on etiquette and social situations
Tonnelet
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Pierre Beauchamps
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Identify and describe the 4 ritual elements found in dance
sounds, body decorations, setting, fire
sounds
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body decorations
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setting
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fire
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Louis XIV (14th) his reign, and how he changed the arts and dance
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How do we know about dance before there was a written history or video
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Definition of ritual
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Reasons for ritual dance
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types of ritual
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The 1st Dance Masters
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Describe dance in the Renaissance Era
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Development of the Barre
What happened as dance steps became more difficult?
• Dancing masters often recommended that their pupils practice them by hanging on to the backs of chairs or to a tightly stretched rope for support
• This is where the “barre” developed
The influence of ballroom setting on choreography
- Prior to the proscenium stage the audience sat above the performers in the halls
- Led to use of patterns and designs for telling stories
- Metaphor and allegory often found shapes
- Where are influences today? marching band, cirque de sole, circus, etc…
The influence of the proscenium theatre on choreography
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Reasons for studying dance history
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Influence of the Roman Empire on the arts
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Influence of Medieval guilds on dance
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3 Categories of dance intent
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The development of dance in France during the Renaissance
Renaissance Performers
• Performers were nobles, not professionals
• Amateur in nature
• Men often played both male and female roles in performances
• Men: jumps, fancy steps
• Women: Grace, lightness, restraint
Renaissance Dances
• Ornate, polished versions of ballroom, many of which are known today
• These dances were incorporated into ballets
• Polished, ballroom dances
