History of Dance Word List

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  1. ballet
    a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers
    The earliest precursors to ballets were lavish entertainments given in the courts of Renaissance Italy.
  2. choreography
    a series of dance steps and movements for stage performances
    Since much of the audience saw the ballet from above, the choreography emphasized the elaborate floor patterns created by lines and groups of dancers.
  3. performance
    the act of doing something successfully
    A dance performance given in 1489 actually was performed between the courses of a banquet, and the action was closely related to the menu: For instance, the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece preceded the roast lamb.
  4. theater
    a building where performances can be presented
    The proscenium stage (see Theater Production) was first adopted in France in the mid-1600s, and professional dancers made their first appearance, although they were not permitted to dance in the grand ballet that concluded the performance; this was still reserved for the king and courtiers.
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