DANCE HISTORY by Claire Garrett

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Exit ticket: In depth Cultural/Historical Studies (locate the information & provide the resources on your pallet.com account)

Who created the positions in Ballet?

Where did the costumes come from? Who influenced them?

Who were the early Ballet teachers and figures in history?

What main events and/or elements of the Romantic Era inspired Ballet’s progression?

What are the typical structures of Ballets?

cagarre2_1 — 2025-02-13 02:40:07 UTC

Pierre Beauchamp, the king's dance teacher, created the five basic positions of ballet for the feet and arms

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Ballet costumes originated in the 15th century in the courts of Italy and France. They were based on court dress, but were more extravagant.

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Early ballet teachers include Pierre Beauchamp, Filippo Taglioni, Arthur Saint-Léon, Enrico Cecchetti, and Jules Perrot

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As people left the countryside and agriculture for the growing urban industries and factory work, the Romantic vision was partly a plea for a return to a 'natural' life and partly escapism. Although most ballets were created by men, the male dancer was no longer an equal star.

cagarre2_1 — 2025-02-13 02:44:06 UTC

A typical ballet class is divided into two sections: Barre and Centre, consisting of Adage, Pirouettes and Allegro. Ballet class always finishes with Reverence. Ballet class is progressive.