Each question in this quiz is timed.
How far back can ballet be traced to?
Renaissance Period
Classical Period
Romantic Period
Late Classical Period
Which French King was a known ballet dancer, and spread the art of ballet throughout France?
King Louis XI
King Louis II
King Louis XIV
King Louis III
How was ballet different previous to the year 1661?
Previous to 1661, ballet was not performed en pointe
Previous to 1661, ballet was not performed in France
Previous to 1661, ballet was only performed by Men
Previous to 1661, ballet was only performed by men and not performed en pointe
Previous to 1661, ballet was only performed by men and only performed in France
Previous to 1661, ballet was only performed in France and not performed en pointe
What is an impresario?
A ballet critic
A ballet producer
A ballet dancer
A ballet seamstress/ costume designer
Where was the first ballet school in America?
New York City, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
King Louis established the first ballet school.
The pre-romantic period is noted as the origin of pointe work.
Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and the Nutcracker are examples of famous Italian ballets.