Summative Test - BALLET STRAND Quarter 1

1. The era where specific vocabulary began developing for Ballet (the French vocabulary)

• b. 17th Century
• a. 16th Century
• c. 18th Century
• d. 19th Century
• e. 20th Century

2. During this period, ballet was participatory and woman wore formal gowns that covered their legs and ankles

• a. 16th Century
• b. 17th Century
• c. 18th Century
• d. 19th Century
• e. 20th Century

3. Pointe work began in this period..

• d. 19th Century
• a. 16th Century
• b. 17th Century
• c. 18th Century
• e. 20th Century

4. In this period, no more insane story and illogical plots

• c. 18th Century
• a. 16th Century
• b. 17th Century
• d. 19th Century
• e. 20th Century

5. Dancers should wear light fabric that will show their lines and allow mobility

• c. 18th Century
• a. 16th Century
• b. 17th Century
• d. 19th Century
• e. 20th Century

6. Composed famous ballets such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake

• a. Pierre Beauchamp
• b. George Balanchine
• c. Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky

7. He is the father of American Ballet.

• a. Pierre Beauchamp
• b. George Balanchine
• c. Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky

8. The person who created the five fundamental positions of arms and feet in ballet.

• a. Pierre Beauchamp
• b. George Balanchine
• c. Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky

9. The Artistic Director of New York City Ballet for over 35 years.

• a. Pierre Beauchamp
• b. George Balanchine
• c. Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky

10. He is the personal teacher of King Louis XIV

• a. Pierre Beauchamp
• b. George Balanchine
• c. Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky