Most ballet terminology comes from which language?

Correct answer: French

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mamanetnet
mamanetnet
I was a ballet dancer from 5th grade thru high school graduation. I’m 50 years old now but I can still remember all the positions and able to do pirouettes!! 😊😊💕💕
DSDA
DSDA
I saw my first ballet when I was about 13 years old. After a few short numbers, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet performed The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, a modern ballet about a young First Nations woman in the big city. I was totally stunned by its beauty and pathos. The amazing Chief Dan George, a First Nations actor, provided narration for the story.
Vladimir
Vladimir
But the Russian ballet is the top of classic.
Guillermo Jr.
Guillermo Jr.
ballet is by far the most demanding physical discipline
dolsgirl
dolsgirl
American Ballet Theater of New York City is where my great nephew, Aran Bell is a soloist. Very proud of him.
* Seshati *
* Seshati *
Player #8393284, yes technically it states it started during the Italian Renaissance of between 15th - 16th century’s, spreading as a aristocratic dance of the French court influenced by Catherine de Medici who had married king Henry II of France. I think the most important factor to why ballet is considered a French origin dance is king Louis XIV founded the Académie Royale de Musique (the Paris Opera) within which emerged the first professional theatrical during the late 17th century. So yeh trick question I guess, for me it emerged in Italy but dare I say, probably changed considerably through its French influence.
Deborah
Deborah
DSDA, You know what? The Ecstacy of Rita Joe performed by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet was also the first ballet I had ever seen. I came up from Morris, Manitoba with my high school class to see it. I was blown away by their performance. I bought the soundtrack with the music and some of Chief Dan George's incredible narration.
Player Elf Council
Player Elf Council
Player #8393284, Since when is pas de deux Italian? I speak French?
wendy1945poole
wendy1945poole
l did ballet as a youngster
Tempie
Tempie
I was informed by an Italian colleague that there are parts in Italy who speaks French.
Refik
Refik
Ah, yes, Mr. Balanchine, the patron saint of bulimia and anorexia.
Mel
Mel
I look ballet lessons at 6yrs old and I still remember all5 positions. Beautiful dance Especially Swan Lake.
Victoria
Victoria
Vladimir, yes I was thinking about the Russian Ballet also,wonderful !
Melode
Melode
INDEED RUSSIAN BALLET IS SUPERB! I USED TO TAKE BALLET LESSONS IN N.Y. BY A RUSSIAN TEACHER , SHE WAS GREAT . UNFORTUNAYELY I WAS SO SHORT, I COULD BARELY REACHTHE BAR. I DO REMEMBER ALL THE POSITIONS.
Bobby's BFF
Bobby's BFF
C'EST France, ecoute la pirouette, ecouter francais, oui?
Qq80 :)
Qq80 :)
Ballet originated in Italy but the French adapted it (This came from my ballet teacher)
Robbod
Robbod
Player #2870888, Opera more has its origins in German.
PiedPiper
PiedPiper
Player #2067611, my sister is a ballerina!!!
Player BARTEMAEUS 10
Player BARTEMAEUS 10
Player #6222509, No! That is a very toxic thing to say.
Joe
Joe
Revathy O, yes its Italian there
Reiali
Reiali
DSDA, seeing The Ecstasy of Rita Joe performed like that must have been amazing, and with Chief Dan George narrating?! Wow! That's a once in a lifetime experience. Good for you!
Revathy O
Revathy O
In google it was italian
Pchblsom
Pchblsom
sizzling brownie, WRONG!!!
Erica 2309
Erica 2309
but I knew it
Player #2587933
Player #2587933
dang it, wrong button🤔
Teslasgirl66
Teslasgirl66
Player #1319449, however I don't believe it then goes from the Latin to the Italian and then to French.
Teslasgirl66
Teslasgirl66
Player #1319449, well all romance languages are Latin based.