Ballet: European by birth
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Ballet has spread worldwide but is an art form which originated in Europe. The art form started among the lower classes and migrated upwards to the level of nobility. In the 17th and 18th century, ballet left the court and took over the stage. Amateur artists became professionals. The message of the ballet was initially mythological and allegorical and did not start to depict situations in daily life until the late 18th century. Although ballet has spread worldwide, this has not happened to the detriment of local dance forms.
Publication Name: Dance Chronicle
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0147-2526
Year: 1995
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The Ballets Russes, 1932-1962: a symposium
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The post-Diaghilev Ballets Russes performed between 1932 and 1962. When Igor Youskevitch, former premier danseur with two of these companies, retired as dance professor in 1982, there was a symposium as part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Youskevitch's and the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo's debut. The participants reminisce about the Ballets Russes era, whether the company had a distinctive style, and which ballet each would choose for a revival.
Publication Name: Dance Chronicle
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0147-2526
Year: 1992
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The Camargo society
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English editor Philip Richardson and writer Arnold Haskell brought together some 20 individuals involved in dance, music and art one evening in Nov. 1929 to discuss efforts toward the advancement of ballet in the UK. Their objective is to mount 'original and classic' ballets four times a year. These productions were to showcase the skills and talents of noted composers, painters and musicians.
Publication Name: Dance Chronicle
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0147-2526
Year: 1995
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