Final - Ballet Quiz Flashcards

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The linking of dance to the courts of nobility has been inevitable in history for two reasons. Explain these 2 reasons:

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Name the oldest form of court dance still performed for ceremonies of state and the country it comes from:

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3
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Describe the ritual observances found in performances of Japanese bugaku:

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4
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What are the important contributions to dance made by Louis the XIV?

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5
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Why is ballet terminology in French throughout the world today?

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Who is Noverre and what contribution did he make to ballet?

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7
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An Italian noble woman who became the queen of France and designed the first true ballet.

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8
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A fine ballet technician who longed for the freedom of movement allowed male dancers. She raised her skirts permitting more challenging footwork.

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9
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This dancers was interested in more natural movements, and she created her own choreography, wore Grecian style drapes and loose hair.

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10
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What important advances in ballet technique were made in the nineteenth century during the romantic period?
During the classical period?

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11
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Danced in Les Sylphides Le Spectre de las Rose, Afternoon of a Faun and Rite of Spring

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12
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Is most often remembered for a solo in The Dying Swan.

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13
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Choreographer who set these dances:

Apollo and Prodigal Son

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14
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An outstanding ballet instructor whose methods are still in use today.

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