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Ballet History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the word Ballet mean? | The Italian word balleto meaning "little dance" |
| When and where did ballet begin? | In Italy during the Renaissance |
| Who, when and where did Ballet move to? | Catherine de Medici in the 16th century moved ballet to France. |
| What did King Louis the XIV do and when? | Refined Ballet in the 17th century |
| What did Louis create and when? | The Royal Academy of Dance in 1661 |
| Who created the 5 positions of feet and arms? | Pierre Beauchamps |
| What is the oldest ballet company and when was it created? | The Paris Opera Ballet in 1669 |
| What another country played a role in the development of ballet | Russia |