Research the Ballets Russes and Serge Diaghilev, English homework help

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1.Research the Ballets Russes and Serge Diaghilev. Find 5 interesting facts that are not included in the textbook reading. Please include the reasons why you find these facts interesting.

2.VIEW THE FOLLOWING YouTube clip and related links and answer the following questions.

http://www.the-ballet.com/corsaire.php

http://www.the-ballet.com/pdd.php

1. Describe the classical ballet Pas De Deux. When did it emerge in the history of ballet performance? What are the four major areas of technique in pas de deux?

2. When and where was Le Corsaire first performed? Who was the original choreographer and composer?

3. What was this story ballet based on?

4. How was Le Corsaire made famous?

5. What struck you most about the pas de deux in the Le Corsaire clip?


2. VIEW THE FOLLOWING YouTube clip and related links and answer the following questions.

https://youtu.be/Ncz-D1Vf13M

http://www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/prem...

1. When and where was L'après-midi d'un faune first performed? Who was the original choreographer, composer, and lead dancer?

2. What was the inspiration for the ballet?

3. How was L'après-midi d'un faune different from other ballets of that era?

4. What was the cause of its hostile reception?

5. What struck you most about L'après-midi d'un faune?

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Research the Ballets Russes and Serge Diaghilev. Find 5 interesting facts that are not
included in the textbook reading. Please include the reasons why you find these facts interesting.
Serge Diaghilev founded the Ballets Russes which proved to be a historical institution, especially
with reference to performing arts in Europe as well as America. The primary ingredient was
infusing the Russian culture in the performing arts. There are various intriguing facts about the
Ballets Russes and Serge Diaghilev as discussed below:
i.

First, it is vivid that Ballets Russes is comparatively the most dominant ballet corporation
within the 20th century. The main reason behind this fact is because of the fusion of the
Russian culture as well as introducing revolutionary artistic collaborations that brought
together youthful choreographers, fashion designers as well as composers.

ii.

In the 20th century, the Ballets Russes became an equal major partner in the visual design
and music movement. This is because the company was able to bring the Russian culture
into the western world and the various diverse composers, designers, and choreograph...


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