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300
Cheironomia
A Greek system of rhythmic body movements used to interpret poems. -
400
Ductia, Stantipes, Astampie, Basse Danse.
A variety of Medieval dances. -
500
Pantomime
A program where a solo performer portrayed all characters in a story. -
Jan 1, 600
Dithyramb
A song and dance performance to fllute music. -
Jan 1, 600
Pyrrhic
Dance inspired by soldiers in battle. -
Jan 1, 600
Gymnopaedia
Dance derived from wresteling. -
Jan 1, 1100
Moresca
Lusty Dances -
Jan 1, 1300
Round and Carol
Group dances that feature circular patterns. -
Jan 1, 1400
Origin of the word "ballet"
derived from Italian verb ballare which means to dance. -
Jan 1, 1500
Pavane, Courante, Volta, Sarabande.
16th and 17th centry dances. -
Jan 1, 1570
Academie de Musique et de la Poesie
Founded by poet Jean-Antoine de Baif and composer Thibault de Courville. -
Oct 15, 1581
Comique de la Rein
One of the most important earily coreographed works. -
Ballet moved to proscenium theatre
It greatly increased the scenic possibilities. -
Began to hire professional dancers
As coreography grew more demanding the number of professional dancers increased. -
Academie Royal de Musique(paris opera ballet)
Founded by Louis XIV. -
Pomone
An opera performed in a converted tennis court. -
Opera-ballet
Composite spectacale of several difrerent acts. -
Ballet a entree
Emphasized variety and display. -
Ballet de'action
New form of ballet aimed at dramatict coherence and concision. -
Francoise Prevoste
Created Les Caracteres de la Danse. -
Haute ecole
Horse ballets -
Marie Salle
Student of Prevost, coreographed Pygmalion in London. -
Marie Anne de Cupis de Camargo
Pupil of Prevost, retired with largest pension ever given to a dancer. -
Letters on Dancing and Ballet
Written by Jean Georges Noverre. -
Don Juan
Coreographed by Gaspero Angiolini.