What is Ballet d'action?
Q: What is Ballet d'action?
A: Ballet d'action is an 18th-century ballet movement focused on character and emotional expression through dancers' bodies and faces, instead of elaborate costumes and props.
Q: Who started the Ballet d'action movement?
A: French choreographer Jean Georges Noverre started the Ballet d'action movement in 1760.
Q: Why did Noverre start the Ballet d'action movement?
A: Noverre started the Ballet d'action movement because he was unhappy with the attention focused on technical expertise.
Q: What book did Noverre write to express his views on ballet?
A: Noverre wrote Lettres sur la danse et les ballets to express his views on ballet.
Q: What did Noverre think was the purpose of ballet according to his book Lettres sur la danse et les ballets?
A: According to his book Lettres sur la danse et les ballets, Noverre thought the purpose of ballet is "to represent characters and express their feelings" through movement rather than costume.
Q: What was the focus of the Ballet d'action movement?
A: The focus of the Ballet d'action movement was on character and emotional expression through dancers' bodies and faces, instead of elaborate costumes and props.
Q: What century did the Ballet d'action movement take place in?
A: The Ballet d'action movement took place in the 18th century.
