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Development of Ballet
Origins of ballet dancing
1400 - 1499
The origins of ballet dancing can be traced to the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century.
Courtly ballet reaches its peak
1600 - 1699
In the 17th century, courtly ballet reached its peak under the rule of King Louis XIV.
Ballet migrates to Paris Opéra
1700 - 1799
By the 18th century, ballet had migrated from the French and Italian royal courts to the Paris Opéra under the careful direction of composer/dancer Jean-Baptiste Lully.
Ballet transitions to performance art
1700 - 1799
During the 18th century, ballet transitioned from a courtly dance of moving images as a spectacle to performance art in its own right.
Image source: Ballet
Dance reforms by Jean Georges Noverre
1760
It was not until choreographer Jean Georges Noverre called for dance reforms in 1760 with his Letters on Dancing and Ballets that costumes became more conducive.
Attempts to break the mold of classical ballet
1900 - 1999
Since the Ballets Russes began revolutionizing ballet in the early 20th century, there have been continued attempts to break the mold of classical ballet.
Image source: Contemporary ballet
Influence of Cultural Movements
India's freedom and dance revival
1947
In 1947, India won its freedom and created for dance an ambience where it could regain its past glory.
Image source: Indian classical dance
Religious prohibition on dancing
1979
Religious prohibition to dancing waxed and waned over the years, but after the Iranian Revolution in 1979 dancing was no longer allowed due to its frequent mixing of the sexes.
End of ballet era in Iran
1979
The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was the end of a successful era for dancing and the art of ballet in Iran.
Image source: Iranian dance
Modern and Contemporary Dance
Hip-hop dance origins
1967
Hip-hop dance started when Clive Campbell, aka Kool DJ Herc and the father of hip-hop, came to New York from Jamaica in 1967.
Image source: Hip hop dance
Key Facts
- Dance has been part of human culture for thousands of years, with evidence of dance movements found in ancient cave paintings.
- The ancient Egyptians and Greeks valued dance as a form of expression and entertainment, depicting it in their artwork and incorporating it into religious ceremonies.
- The Renaissance period saw the emergence of ballet as a formal dance style, with the establishment of ballet academies and the development of technique and choreography.
- In the 20th century, dance styles such as modern dance, jazz, and hip hop emerged, reflecting social and cultural changes.
- Contemporary dance is a highly varied and experimental form of dance that incorporates elements from various styles and techniques.
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