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Associated with the Black Plague. Was never performed but depicted.
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Ordered by Merdici to honor Polish Ambassador when he visited Paris. Balthisar de Beaujoyeulx organized the representation of the provinces of France using 16 ladies.
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Seen as the first ballet that was choreographed by Beaujoyeulx (considered the first French choreographer). Was the first ballet to integrate components into one unified plot and used costuming, staging, music, and dance as symbolism. Was used to reinforce the King's power.
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An Italian born dancer, violinist, and composer who was appointed composer to the king.
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First ballet school established by Louis XIV. Directed by Beauchamp. Allowed non-aristocrats to learn ballet.
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Female professionals did perform as well as men in drag.
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Pierre Beauchamp devised a system of dance published in choreography.
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Essay written by John Weaver that is the first full-length history of art.
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First ballet d'action and avant-garde. had a dramatic scene that portrayed in pantomime.
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Story choreographed by John Weaver, that used gestures instead of words.
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Drums were banned after the stone rebellion.
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Choreographed by Marie Salle who wore simple Greek robes and let her hair flow.
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became the chef balletmaster at the Paris Opera.
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Written by Carlo Blasis. About ballet techniques.
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Choreographed by Filippo Taglioni at the Paris Opera. First Time a Ballet was completely en pointe. Changed the face of ballet.
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Choreographed by Jean Coralli and Petipa. Quillessential Romantic Ballet.
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One of the most widely popular minstrel troupe founded in NYC.
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Choreographed by Jules Perrot. Featured four stars of romantic ballet. early expression of plotless ballet
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Choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon. Created dance notation system steno choreography.
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Indian themed dances based of Kathak.
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Started by Tony Pastor in NYC. Presented family entertainment in eight variety acts.
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Tribute to period of Louis XIV. Based off the fairy tale story.
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Created by Loie Fuller
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Composed by Tchaikousky and choreographed by Petipa and Ivanov
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Utilized underlighting
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Solo of ritual prayer.
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Short Solo. Choreographed by Fokine.
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Imitation of Indian Kathak.
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Plotless tribute to Taglioni
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Choreographed by Fokine. Nijinsky danced male lead.
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Choreographed by Fokine.
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Composed by Stravinsky and Debussy. Inspired by Russian Fair. Featured provocative ending.
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Feature heavy movements, asymmetry. Audiences reacted violently.
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Published by Vernon and Irene Castle
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Mostly seated wearing demonic mask.
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Choreographed Massive. Set and costume by Picasso. Score by Erik Satie
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Fred Astaire performed in Vaudeville.
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Bill "Bojangles" Robinson debut this iconic dance
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An Aztec-Toltec dance drama that stared Shawn and Graham.
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1st Musical produced, created, and performed by all African Americans with great success on Broadway.
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A Russian peasant wedding. Dance was en pointe but with heavy movement.
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Adaptation of bible story.
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Haney sold the idea to producers of the show.
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Longest continually operated school of dance in the United States.
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1st Film with Sound.
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Natural Forces depicted in movement onstage without music.
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How Graham found her artistic voice.
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People sought out an escape and found it a the movies.
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Bojangles began his career on film with Shirley Temple and featuring in Stormy Weather.
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Solo personification of grief that was performed on a bench in a tube of fabric.
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Depicted religious acts and rituals of shakers
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The Nicholas Brothers opened at the cotton club.
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Ruby Keeler became the first Tap Broadway star.
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Began as a lesson in stage technique.
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Story of violence by mass.
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The Nicholas Brothers Debuted on Broadway
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First duet with a male that portrayed American history.
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Duham’s first full length work
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Broadway show choreographed by blanchine.
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Choreographed by Gene Kelly
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Personification of the music.
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Depiction of Silent Films.
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Popular Hollywood film.
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Performed with a cartoon. "Jerry" the mouse.
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One of the first integrated dance companies. WWII forced the school to go on a break.
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One of Balanchine’s early experiments.
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Story of Medea.
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Commentary on life cycle.
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Co-founded by Balachine and Kirstein
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Won an Academy Award Best Picture
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Founded by Alwin Nikalais
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Greatest Film Musical ever made.
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Jack Cole Choreographed this dance sequence for Marilyn Monroe.
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Created shapes with elastic ribbions.
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Gus Giordano established a dance center.
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divided borough causing a social economic decline.
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Eugene Louis Facculio (Luigi) opened the first jazz dance school in the world in NYC.
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Famous film choreographed by Bob Fosse.
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Founded by Alvin Ailey. Enriched Modern dance heritage.
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Pioneered programs of art in education.
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Dancers used will.
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Performed to a speech.
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On Broadway in 2015
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First full length abstract ballet.
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Founded by Arthur Mitchell.
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show that celebrated African American art.
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Revised walking, running and jumping.
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Won Tonys for Best Choreography and Best Musical
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Founded by Jules and Art Stone
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Solo that was a birthday present for his mother.
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Founded by Sam Solomon
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Founded by Debbie Roberts
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Rocksteady dance crew performed at the Lincoln Center Outdoor program.
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Founded by Brenda Bufalino. was renamed American Tap Dance Foundation in 2001.
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Giordano established an International event with classes, performances, and panel discussions.
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established by Gus Giordano
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Had Trey McIntyre who was a successful freelancer.
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founded in Phili by Rennie Harris
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Savion Glover Choreographed and started the musical that won a Tony's Best Musical and Best Choreography Award
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Choreographed by Andy Blankenbuener.
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Famous Musical Choreographed by Andy Blankenbuener.