Arts & Athletics 1: Ballet and Gymnastics Trivia

The word ballet is what

• French
• Asian
• American
• Greek

What is this?

• Plie

• Rond de Jambe

• Jet'e

• Ton Leve

What are these called?

• Toe Shoes

• Point Shoes

• Pointe Shoes

• Ballerina Shoes

Define the term allegro...

• Small and fast

• Quick and petite

• Brisk and lively

• Slow and graceful

Devant means...

• Sideways

• Backwards

• In front

• Upwards

Derriere means...

• Sideways

• Écarté

• Behind

• Downwards

What was the name and year of the first professional ballet company founded by King Louis XIV?

• The Paris Opera Ballet, 1669

• The Royal Academy of Dance, 1661

• New York City Ballet, 1883

• Miami Youth Ballet, 2002

Match the picture to the correct Ballet term.

• Plie

• Tendu

• Bent Knees

• Rond de jambe

Match the Picture to the Correct Ballet Term

• Glissade

• Frappe

• Grand Jete

• Grand Battement

Match the Picture to the Correct Ballet Term

• Tendu

• Arabesque

• Grand Battement

• Plie