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Who is credited with wearing the first pair of pointe shoes?
Maria Leoni
Marie Taglioni
Marie Campos
Fanny Esler
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During the Romantic Era, people used ballet as an escape from working during the...
Bolshevik Revolution
Industrial Revolution
World War I
World War II
3
Who was the most important choreographer of the classical period?
Mikel Fokine
Serge Diagliev
George Balachine
Marius Petipa
4
How did most of the ballets of the 19th century communicate their plots?
Reduction of decoration
Stylized form of mime
Local colour
Romantic dramatic logic
5
What instrument did Tchaikovsky play?
Piano
violin
Harp
Viola
6
Which of the following was the world's first ballet school?
Imperial Russian Ballet School
Paris Opera Ballet
School of American Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance
7
In the 1930's, what Russian Ballet dancer brought ballet to the United States?
Mikail Baryshnikov
Marius Petipa
George Balanchine
King Henry II
8
Which of the following terms means "to rise"?
Releve
Plie
Eleve
Chasse
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this picture is an example of what position of the arms
Fifth en haut
Fifth en bas
First
Fourth
10
What is the proper term for the meaning "Small Movement"?
Demi
Grande
Adagio
Plie
11
What was the status of the male dancer during the 19th century?
They focused on acting instead of dancing
The were know for their exquisite point technique.
They were praised by the dance community
Reduced to stage decoration
12
Which dancer executed 32 consecutive fouette turns?
Carlotta Grissi
Carlotta Zambelli
Marius Petipa
Pierina Legnani
13
This picture is an example of what position of the arms?
First
Second
third
fourth
14
Who built up the Imperiale Regia Academia di Danze school in 19th century?
Arthur Saint-Leon
Paul Taglioni
Carlo Blasis
Antonio Cortesi
15
What does the ballet term "EN CROIX" mean
In the center
Shape of a cross
In the Air
Circular Movement of the legs
16
What was the major them of Charles Didelot choreography?
Supernaturalism
Use of famous celebrities
Use of machines that allowed dancers to appear giants
Romanticism
17
What ballet era corresponds with the meaning "New Classic"?
Neo Classic
Romantic Era
Classical Era
Renaissance Era
18
This picture is an example of what position of the feet?
Second
Fourth
First
Third
19
Who composed the music to the Nutcracker?
Sousa
Tchaikovsky
Mozart
Chopin
20
What was the most important technological invention of 19th century ballet?
Pointe shoes
tutus
Use of gas lighting
flying machines
21
This company housed choreographers, composers, visual artists and dancers
Royal Ballet of Russia
Paris Opera Ballet
Ballet Russe
New York City Ballet
22
Which era is known for lasting all evening and the theme was fantasy with realism?
Ballet Era
Classical era
Romantic Era
Renaissance Era
23
This picture is an example of what position of the feet?
Third
Fourth
Second
Fifth
24
This picture is an example of what position of the feet?
fifth
third
second
fourth
25
The following are examples of ballets of the Romantic period:
La Sylphide & Giselle
Giselle & Swan Lake
Swan Lake & Sleeping Beauty
La Sylphide & Firebird
26
What does the Ballet Barre Term "PLIE" mean?
To Fold
To stretch
To Bend
To Elevate
27
Classical ballet indicates a concept that stress which of the following?
Harmony
Peace
Symmetry
Clarity
28
What country was known as the recognized leader for ballet during the renaissance era?
France
United States
Russia
Italy
29
A composer does what?
Waves arms around
Writes music
Conducts orchestra
Write poetry
30
Romantic Ballets are all about...
Heart Break
Modern dancing
Love Triangles
Fantasy and Realism
31
During what era did females begin to take lead roles in Ballet?
Romantic Era
Renaissance Era
Classical Era
32
The ballet "Gisselle" was created for what ballerina?
Fanny Elsler
Carlotta Grisi
Anna Pavlova
Marie Salle'
33
Which Era is known for expanding ballet throughout Russia and Europe, during world war I?
Romantic Era
Neo Classic Era
Renaissance Era
20th Century Era
34
What ballet featured dolls that lived in a workshop?
Firebird
Coppe'lia
Gisselle
La Slyphide
35
___________ is done at the end of every ballet class?
Stretch
Cool Down
Reverance
Warm up
36
This picture is an example of what position of the arms?
Third
Second
First
Fourth
37
What does the Ballet Center Term "CHASSE" mean?
to chase
to stretch
Chain; link; or sequence of steps
38
Which ballet ushered in the Romantic period?
Cinderella
La Slyphide
Nutcracker
Coppe'lia
39
This picture is an example of what arm position?
First
Fourth
Second
Third
40
When did ballet surge in popularity in Russia?
1800's
1920's
1890's
1820"s
41
Who was know as the last great choreographer of the 19th century?
Vaslav Nijinksy
Serge' Diagalev
Arthur Saint-Leon
Marius Petipa
42
A dance between two people, particularly between a male and female is called
corps de ballet
pas de duex
pas de chaux
pas de bouree
43
What era was known for combining classical ballet with contemporary dance styles?
Classical Era
Romantic Era
Neo Classic Era
20th Century Era
44
This picture is an example of what position of the arms?
fourth
Second
fifth
First
45
Which dancer is considered the greatest ballet dancer ever?
Rudolf Nureyev
Vaslav Nijinsky
Anna Pavlova
Mikhail Baryshnikov
46
Ballet is made up of 2 sections. What are those two sections?
Ballet and Across the Floor
Barre and Center
Barre and Reverance
Center and Reverance
47
What language is ballet terminology?
French
English
Russian
Italian
48
Which of the following is considered the most famous ballet, and has 4 acts?
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
Giselle
Comique de la Reine
49
What french queen produced the 1st ballet production during the renaissance era?
Marie Taglioni
Marie Camargo
Catherine De Medici
Anna Pavlova
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This picture is an example of what position of the feet?
fourth
first
second
third