What is a ballet blanc?
Q: What is a ballet blanc?
A: A ballet blanc is a ballet that follows the style of the 19th century romantic ballet.
Q: What do ballerinas and female corps de ballet members wear in a ballet blanc?
A: Ballerinas and female members of the corps de ballet wear bell-shaped, calf-length, white ballet tutus.
Q: Which acts of La Sylphide and Giselle represent the ballet blanc?
A: The second acts of La Sylphide and Giselle represent the ballet blanc style.
Q: What is Fokine's Les Sylphides?
A: Fokine's Les Sylphides is a 20th-century homage to the ballet blanc.
Q: What distinguishes a ballet blanc from other ballet styles?
A: The distinguishing feature of a ballet blanc is the use of white tutus worn by the ballerinas and female members of the corps de ballet.
Q: What time period served as an inspiration for the ballet blanc?
A: The ballet blanc style is inspired by the 19th century romantic ballet style.
Q: Can any ballet be considered a ballet blanc if the performers wear white tutus?
A: No, not every ballet can be considered a ballet blanc just because white tutus are used. The ballet must follow the specific style and aesthetic of the 19th century romantic ballet.
