DANC 100 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: New York City Ballet, Sergei Diaghilev, Lincoln Kirstein
18 Nov 2016
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What are the names of the two major ballet companies in russia: bolshoi (moscow, kirov/maryinski (st. petersburg) Who were the early choreographers and teachers in russia: marius petipa (swan lake & sleeping beauty, lev ivanov (the nutcracker) What role did marius petipa play in the development of ballet in russia: father of classical ballet, greatest influence in russia, 1874 in st. petersburg premier dancer, 1869 director of st. petersburg ballet. Russian classical ballet is an amalgamation of styles from which countries: french, danish, and italian. Know about petipa"s assistant: lev ivanov. Petipa would give assignments to him when he didn"t have time example. What is spotting: looking at one spot while doing fast turns in ballet, helps prevent dizziness. Who were the choreographers of the ballet russe: sergei diaghilev, igor stravinsky. What role did lincoln kirstein play in ballet in the us: created the school of american ballet.
