1. The History and Evolution of Ballet

2. Even Football Players participate

3. Birth of ballet Origins are traced to the Renaissance era
Social court dancing happened during an important event, such as the birth of an heir or an important marriage

4. King Louis xiv “The Sun King” Also known as the “Sun King”
King Louis XIV was a strong supporter of the arts
He not only supported, but performed, as well
Established the world’s first ballet school, the Royal Academy of Dance
First instance of choreographers creating dances
“The Sun King”

5. Royal academy of dance
One of the first “Ballet Masters”, or dance teachers, at the Academy was Pierre Beauchamps, who created the 5 basic positions of ballet.
Pirouette- means “spin” or “turn”

6. 400 years in 7 minutes

7. Marie Taglioni ( )
Italian dancer who, at 18, was considered the first to balance and move on her toes, or en pointe.
Taglioni danced during the romantic period, a time when female dancers came to the forefront and stole the spotlight.

8. Anna Pavlova ( )
Famous Russian ballerina who is responsible for helping spread ballet to all parts of the world.
Her most famous dance is her role in the “Dying Swan” scene from Swan Lake.

9. Dances from the Black swan
Original Ballet
Hollywood’s take

10. Debate: what side are you on?
Watch this video and decide if Natalie Portman’s dance double is in the right or in the wrong.
Write a paragraph defending Sarah Lane or disagreeing with her actions.
Portman’s dance double speaks out

11. Ballet in the movies
Ballet has made it to the big screen numerous times:
Black Swan
Save the Last Dance
The Red Shoes
Step Up
Step Up Revolution

12. Dance Mash up