Ballet Trivia
From Swan Lake flops to Sugar Plum Fairy celestas, show you're more on pointe than off beat.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which French ballet term meaning “spin” refers to a one-legged turn often executed en pointe or demi-pointe?
Pirouette
How many fundamental foot positions, codified by Pierre Beauchamp in the 17th century, form the foundation of classical ballet technique?
Five
In Frederick Ashton’s 1948 Cinderella, which royal character helps Cinderella find happiness after their magical evening at the ball?
Prince
Which 19th-century communication invention, featured in the ballet extravaganza “Excelsior,” enabled near-instantaneous messaging over long distances?
Telegraph
In Swan Lake, what is the name of Von Rothbart's daughter, the Black Swan who tricks Prince Siegfried by posing as Odette?
Odile