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14 Cards in this Set
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From which century does modern ballet descend? |
The 17th |
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When did ballet begin? |
The 15th century |
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What was the original purpose of ballet? |
Entertainment at feasts |
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In original ballets, only ________ danced.
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Men |
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When was the first full-length ballet performed? |
The 16th century |
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For whom was the first full-length ballet performed? |
Queen Catherine de Medici |
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Where was the first full-length ballet performed? |
France |
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How long was the first full-length ballet? |
5 hours |
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Where did the turn-out we use today get its beginning? |
Dancers on the original proscenium stages needed to turn out their legs to create aesthetically pleasing lines from all angles |
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When did the proscenium stage come into being? |
The 17th century |
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Why did the proscenium stage come into being? |
To raise dancers above the audience, thus symbolizing the distinction between the professionals and the spectators |
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What types of costumes did 17th century dancers wear? |
High feathered head-dresses, high-heeled shoes, and layered costumes |
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How did 17th century ballet costumes affect the dance? |
The outfits were so cumbersome that movement was restricted everywhere except the extremities, so the arms and legs were the main parts of the body that moved |
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How did 17th century ballet shoes affect the dance? |
Toes were carefully pointed in order to show off the ribbons and jewels attached to the shoes, and these movements carried over into modern ballet |
