Final Exam Practice Test 2 - Ballet

Swan Lake is one of the most famous classical ballets.

Which of the following are characteristics which are typical of Classical Ballet? Choose all that are correct.

The classical tutu was shortened to show off the long line of the legs and acrobatic leg work of the classical style

Which of the following are considered "Romantic Ballets" created during the Romantic Era? Choose all that are correct

Who is one of the most famous musical composers of the Classical Ballet Era?

True or False? In 1990, Lauren Anderson became the first black principal dancer at the Houston Ballet

True or False? In the 18th century Jean Georges Noverre developed the ballet d'action.

True or False? The Grand Pas de Quatre brought together 4 of the greatest ballerinas of the time on one stage.

True or False? The ballerina became the most popular performer in Europe with the rise of the Romantic Period

True or False? In 2015, Misty Copeland became the first black principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre

Which of the following characteristics describe Ballets which were created in the 19th century Romantic Ballets? Choose

Who is the most famous choreographer of the Classical Ballet Era?

True or False? Sergei Diaghilev, who was neither a dancer or choreographer, opened a company called the Ballet Russes

True or False? Supported and admired by King Louis XIV, Jean Baptiste Lully often cast the king in his ballets.

During which century was the pointe shoe invented?

Who developed the first ballet school, The Royal Academy of Dance (Paris Opera Ballet)?

True or False? Balanchine’s Neo-Classical style did away with elaborate scenery and costumes, and focused on the dancers

Dancing en pointe began in the...

During which century was the proscenium theatre developed?

True or False? Catherine de Medici married King Henry II and brought the tradition of Court Ballets to France.