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The followers of the Greek god Dionysus danced recklessly and wildly. The Greek authorities a way to control their energy. From this grew the dithyramb.
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An Ancient Greek war dance comprised of stomping and shouts
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Ballet is from the Italian word "ballare", which means "to dance".
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Developed from the estampie
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A Christian worship dance performed by choirboys in Seville, Spain.
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It was nearly six hours long, this consisted of song, dance, recitation of poetry and was presented in the Salle Bourbon in Paris. It was for Catherine de Medici, who was effectively regent ruler of France, and choreographed by a valet named Balthasar de Beaujoyeulx.
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Dance manual written by Thoinot Arbeau.
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Teacher of Louis XIV and dance master.
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He was known as the Sun King, Louis XIV was a lover of dance.
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An opera featuring dance sequences.
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The first prima ballerina and one of the first professional female dancers.
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Made use of singing, dancing, and stage effects.
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A French dancer and ballet master
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Ballet d'Action was used to tell a story through movement, further cementing dance as an art form.