Early Ballet History Quiz

Where did ballet originate?

• Italy

• France

• Russia

• England

During which period did ballet begin to form into the art we recognize today?

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Romantic Era

Who is known as the "Sun King" and greatly influenced the development of ballet?

• Charles II

• Louis XIV

• Henry VIII

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the name of the first professional ballet company, founded in the 17th century?

• The Paris Opera Ballet

• The Royal Ballet

• The Bolshoi Ballet

• The Mariinsky Ballet

What is a defining characteristic of Romantic Era ballet?

• Male dominance in performances

• Use of pointe shoes

• Abstract storylines

• Minimalist costumes

Which ballet, premiered in 1870, is considered the first ballet of the Romantic era?

• Swan Lake

• Giselle

• The Nutcracker

• Coppélia

What theme is most commonly associated with Romantic Era ballets?

• Historical events

• Folk tales and myths

• Supernatural women

• Political commentary

In what century did Classical Ballet emerge?

• 17th Century

• 18th Century

• 19th Century

• 20th Century

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Classical Ballet?

• Strict use of pointe work

• High extensions and dynamic turns

• Emphasis on male dancers

• Elaborate costumes and scenery

Who composed the music for "The Nutcracker," one of the most famous Classical Ballets?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Johann Sebastian Bach