3.3.3 Dance and Ballet

• What is the origin of dance and ballet?

  Ancient rituals
• Ritualistic and ceremonial dances were used in ancient civilizations for religious expression
• Ballet was developed in royal courts during the Renaissance.
• Who is associated with the Romantic Era and the development of pointe technique?

  Marie Taglioni
• Modern dance in the 20th century explored new forms and styles
• Who is considered a pioneer of modern dance in the 20th century?

  Martha Graham
• Match the key figure with their contribution:

  Marie Taglioni ↔️ Pointe technique

  Martha Graham ↔️ Modern dance
• Marie Taglioni developed pointe technique during the Romantic Era.
• Marie Taglioni is known for her work in the Romantic Era
• What contribution is Marie Taglioni most known for?

  Pointe technique
• Who is considered a pioneer of modern dance in the 20th century?

  Martha Graham
• Martha Graham is known for her work in modern dance.
• Arrange the following dance styles in chronological order based on their emergence:

  1️⃣ Classical Ballet

  2️⃣ Contemporary Dance

  3️⃣ Jazz Dance
• Marie Taglioni's development of pointe technique was during the Romantic Era.
• Who is a notable choreographer of classical ballet?

  Marius Petipa
• Martha Graham is a notable choreographer of contemporary dance.
• Which choreographer is known for jazz dance rhythms and improvisation?

  Bob Fosse
• Classical Ballet is characterized by its formal technique and use of pointe
• Contemporary Dance focuses on emotional expression and flexibility.
• Match the dance style with its notable choreographer:

  Jazz Dance ↔️ Bob Fosse

  Classical Ballet ↔️ Marius Petipa

  Contemporary Dance ↔️ Martha Graham
• What is an arabesque in dance terminology?

  A pose with one leg extended behind
• A plié in dance involves the bending of the knees
• A pas de deux is a dance specifically for three performers.

  False
• What are three primary cultural functions of dance and ballet?

  Ritual, social expression, artistic representation
• Traditional ceremonial dances are examples of dance used as a form of ritual
• The cultural functions of dance and ballet have contributed to the preservation of cultural heritage.
• Match the historical period of dance with its key development:

  Ancient Civilizations ↔️ Ritualistic and ceremonial dances

  Renaissance ↔️ Development of ballet in royal courts

  Romantic Era ↔️ Focus on emotion and storytelling

  20th Century ↔️ Exploration of new forms and styles
• Which historical figure influenced the development of ballet during the Renaissance?

  Catherine de Medici
• The Romantic Era in dance focused on emotion and storytelling
• Which key figure is known for their work in the Romantic Era and the development of pointe technique?

  Marie Taglioni
• Martha Graham was a pioneer of modern dance in the 20th Century.
• Match the key figure with their era and contribution:

  Marie Taglioni ↔️ Romantic Era, pointe technique

  Martha Graham ↔️ 20th Century, modern dance
• Order the historical periods of dance and ballet based on their key developments:

  1️⃣ Ancient Civilizations

  2️⃣ Renaissance

  3️⃣ Romantic Era

  4️⃣ 20th Century
• Who is known for her work in the Romantic Era and development of pointe technique?

  Marie Taglioni
• Martha Graham was a pioneer of modern dance
• Marie Taglioni's contributions were in the 20th Century.

  False
• Match the figure with their contribution:

  Marie Taglioni ↔️ Pointe technique

  Martha Graham ↔️ Modern dance
• Order the styles of dance from oldest to newest based on their development:

  1️⃣ Classical Ballet

  2️⃣ Contemporary Dance

  3️⃣ Jazz Dance
• Which style of dance emphasizes formal technique and pointe work?

  Classical Ballet
• Contemporary Dance was pioneered by Martha Graham