Ballet History

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