Ballet History Review
Across
- 4. nureyev expressive dancer who performed both modern and ballet (2 words)
- 8. court dance that was a slow processional couple dance
- 9. initials of the three dance masters from the 15th century
- 10. 19th century style of ballet that was known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique
- 12. 19th century style of ballet that revolved as a reaction against classicism
- 13. style of 16th century dance made up of court and country dances
- 16. dancer best known for her role as The Dying Swan (2 words)
- 18. court dance performed by many people in a circle or line
- 19. dance also known as French Noble Style
- 21. shoe that allowed dancers to appear weightless
- 22. performed between acts of a play
- 23. dancer whose father gave her the title role in La Sylphide (2 words)
- 25. style of 20th century dance that evolved out of "barefoot ballet"
- 26. also known as the "Sun King" (2 words)
- 28. 18th century style of ballet that consisted of a prologue and acts (2 words)
Down
- 1. considered the first ballet (5 words)
- 2. dancer who shortened the costume hemline (2 words)
- 3. style of 15th century dance with no leaps or hopping (2 words)
- 5. dancer who is known as the "Father of American Ballet" (2 words)
- 6. style of dance from the 14th century
- 7. dancer who made costumes less stiff (2 words)
- 11. dancer known for characterizations and leaps (2 words)
- 14. usually non-progressive 17th century dance (2 words)
- 15. style of 15th century dance that utilized imagery
- 17. court dance that was energetic with leaps and lifts
- 20. dancer who was made prima ballerina absoluta of The Royal Ballet
- 24. ballet movement started by Pierre Noverre (2 words)
- 27. court dance that was fast, lively, athletic consisting of 5 steps