Ballet and Fencing at the Court of Louis XIV

The video explores the origins of ballet at the court of Louis XIV, highlighting his passion for dance and the influence of fencing on dance styles. It discusses how fashion, particularly the wearing of swashbuckling boots, may have led to the development of the turnout in ballet. The video also demonstrates a stylized fencing salute, suggesting its inspiration for ballet movements.

Who was the monarch that had a significant influence on the development of ballet?

• Henry VIII

• Charles II

• Louis XIV

• Louis XIII

How long did Louis XIV take dancing lessons?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 25 years

• 10 years

What other skill was highly valued at the court of Louis XIV besides dancing?

• Singing

• Fencing

• Painting

• Horse riding

Who were the two courtiers mentioned in the video?

• William Turner and Henry Green

• John Smith and Robert Brown

• James Haye and Nichel Edmonds

• Charles White and Edward Black

Where was Louis XIV's fencing school located?

• The Bastille

• Notre Dame

• Versailles

• The Louvre

What was the theory proposed by Belinda Quir regarding the development of turnout?

• The influence of other dance forms

• The structure of the dance halls

• The design of the dance floors

• The fashion of the boots

What did the swashbuckling boots supposedly influence in dance?

• The height of jumps

• The turnout of the feet

• The speed of movements

• The gracefulness of arm movements

What did the fencing salute before a fight look like?

• Uncoordinated

• Aggressive

• Highly stylized

• Very casual

What was the initial stance of the feet in the fencing salute?

• Parallel

• Slightly turned out

• Crossed

• Pointing inward

What did the fencing salute inspire according to the video?

• Modern dance

• Ballet

• Jazz dance

• Tap dance