Famous Ballerina's and Balon's | Styles of Ballet | Ballet Companies and Creations | Potpourri |
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Who is Lincoln Kirstein
Brought ballet to U.S. in 1939
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What is Classical Ballet
English ballet, Russian ballet, Italian ballet, French ballet
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Who is Jerome Robbins
Choreographed Fancy Free in 1944
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Who is Augusta Maywood
Debut was "La Slyphide" at age 12
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Who is Augusta Maywood
Known as "Queen of the Air"
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What is Romantic Ballet
Development of pointe work. Women were the main focus of storytale ballets.
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What is "SERENADE"
First American Balanchine ballet
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What is U.S.A?
This country revolted against ballet during World War 2.
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Who is Arthur Mitchell
Known as prodigy of Balanchine
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What is Neoclassical ballet
Abstract twist on Classical ballet. Uses diverse music.
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Who is Arthur Mitchell
Founded "Dance Theater of Harlem"
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What is the American Civil War
Ballet became popular after this war
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Who is Robert Joffrey
Noted for their fusions of modern dance and ballet
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What is Contemporary Ballet
Current form of ballet. Combine jazz and contemporary with classical ballet.
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What is the "New York City Ballet"
Ballet company was made after World War 2.
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Who is Lincoln Kirstein
Attended Harvard University
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Who is Jerome Robbins
Won a Tony for choreography in "Fiddler on the Roof"
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What is the Classical Ballet era
The ballet "Giselle" was apart of this era.
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What is the "Robert Joffrey Ballet Concert"
Formed first small company in 1954
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Who is Robert Joffrey
Moved in NYC and studied with Alexandra Fedorova
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