| A | B |
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| What are the types of Ballet | Story and Plotless |
| What are the styles of Ballet | Classical, Neoclassical, and Contemporary |
| When Ballet Originated | 15th Century |
| Why pointe shoes | To make it look like dancers are floating |
| What do dancers do with pointe shoes? | Break the main box frame with a hammer or doorframe to wear it in before use |
| How long do pointe shoes last | PERHAPS 2-3 performances. Some don't even last a full rehearsal |
| Who is Anna Pavlova? | From Russia and became ballerina to tour the world |
| Who is Mikhail Baryshnikov | Became a director who created the White Oak Project. Know for expression and precision in dance |
| Who is Rudolf Nureyev? | Made some controversial dances, but most know for making male performances be more prominent |
| Who is Misty Copeland? | First African American principal dancer, and now works to promote diversity and inclusion in dance |
| When do dancers start training to become a professional ballet dancer? | 14 |
| When do ballet dancers audition for an apprenticeship? | When they are at D level, they audition from January-March to get a job |
| What are the levels of dance at School of Ballet? | A-D |
| What are the characteristics of a successful professional ballet dancer> | balancing techniques, long lines, physical and mental strength, energy, excitement, and musicality |
