Ballet

a drawing of the working foot until it reaches a position by the side of the knee of the supporting leg.

heels together and feet turned out, arms curved down low

By the nineteenth century, female performers were now shocking audiences by wearing long skirts

When was the Classical period?

big kick; one leg is raised from the hip into the air and brought down again both knees straight

feet turned out, right heel to the arch of the left foot. Same arm curved in towards chest

Who was the Principal choreographer of the Imperial Ballet who created over 50 ballets?

During the Renaissance period, dance would celebrate birth and marriage

During the Renaissance period, dance would take place where?

During the Renaissance period, dancers wore masks, costumes, and wigs

When was the Renaissance period?

both feet are turned out with space between them. One arm curved overhead, the other curved at the chest

half bending of the knees.  Heels remain on the floor.

to point / to stretch; The foot remains in contact with the floor.

start with a plie, then rise on the ball of your foot (to rise)

Who was the famous Pointe dancer?

What year did Pointe dance take off?

position making a 90 angle where one leg is extended to the back and the opposite leg is standing straight on the ground

Who was the Italian born master founder of the Cecchetti Method?

During the Baroque period, Ballet was becoming more of a

By the 1400s, ballet had become a

Who was the Russian born dancer who went on to choreograph a string of musicals and co-founded the NYC Ballet?

When was the Romantic period?

Where did Ballet originate?

feet turned out shoulder width apart. Arms out to the side

What year was Swan Lake performed?

to disengage;  like a tendu, but disengage (remove) from the floor.

By the 1700s, ballet was becoming more ____ oriented

During the Baroque period, went from partying to stage

one foot touches the ankle of the supporting leg (to cut)

What year did the American Theatre Ballet open in NYC?

the movement of the head and focusing of the eyes in turns to keep from getting dizzy.

in the shape of a cross (Front, Side, Back, Side)

When was the Baroque period?

When was the Neoclassical/Contemporary period?

a deep bending of the knees.  Heels remain on the floor in second position only.

Contemporary ballet is a genre of dance that incorporates elements of both Modern and Jazz

What year did the Royal Ballet open in England?

What year was the Nutcracker first performed?

turn on one leg with the other in passé.

 to rise without a plié

a bending of the knees (to bend)

Ballet was first see in Europe beginning when?

feet turned out, heel to toe of the other foot  Both arms above the head.