Ballet Terminology & History

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Across
  1. 4. Ballet contains centuries of _________.
  2. 6. To change
  3. 8. Dancers execute exercises to gain strength and practice technique in preparation to dance
  4. 9. Throwing step
  5. 11. Turn or spin
  6. 13. Ballet terminology is utilizes _______ (language).
  7. 15. Gliding
Down
  1. 1. This King established the Academy of Dance and performed in many ballets
  2. 2. To chase
  3. 3. In the 19th century, in classical ballet, female dancers wear these kind of shoes
  4. 5. Chains or links
  5. 6. Ballet was originally performed as entertainment for the _____.
  6. 7. In the 20th century,choreographers used more freedom of ______ in torso, arms, and upper body.
  7. 10. Done at the end of class to thank teacher and musicians
  8. 12. Ballet began in this country in the 15th century
  9. 14. To bend