Ballet History Review

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