Ballet
court entertainment
originated in the 15th century
the epicentre moved to France
obligatory component of opera
Mlle La Fontaine 1681
St. Petersburg
ballet reanimated in western Europe
Styles
Romantic ballet
mid 19th century
emphasized intense emotion
most widely known and
performed
● Classical ballet
○ based on technique and vocabulary
○ different styles
○ height in 19th century
Neoclassical ballet
use of the abstract
diverse music choise
possibilities for achitectureand design in
choreography
Contemporary ballet
ballet technique
apparent roots
exploration
experimentation