Ballet History
Across
- 7. First true ballet master. (Last Name)
- 10. Founded the first dance institution. (three words with spaces)
- 12. The first dancer on pointe. (last name)
- 13. Created the Ballet Russes. (last name)
- 14. Ana Pavlova added a wooden box, creating the modern _________ shoe.
- 15. Gave a new role to the male ballet dancer and highlighted a masculine presence in ballet. (First and last name with space)
- 16. Company that combined Russian and Western traditions with moderism.
- 17. Marie Taglioni rose to fame after performing the role of La ____________.
Down
- 1. George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein created the_________together in 1948. (abbreviation, two words with space)
- 2. Known for his incredible jumping abilities. (Last name)
- 3. Formed an alliance with American writer Lincoln Kirstein. (last name)
- 4. Did not have a typical ballerina body and had to work even harder for her fame. (Last name)
- 5. Created over 50 ballets. (last name)
- 6. Created the role of Billy the Kid, which is now known as the first American Ballet Classic. (last name)
- 8. Beauchamp was the first to define the 5 ballet ____________.
- 9. Pierre Beauchamp was the ___________ for King Louis XIV.
- 11. The first dance institution was called the Académie Royal de ______ and opened in 1661.