Scheherezade Notes

1. In the early 20^th century, ballet had become unpopular. It wasn't performed often, and when it was, it was usually part of an _________________________ or a ______________________________.
   
   
2. Director Serge Diaghilev, set designer Leon Baskt, and choreographer Michel Fokine set events in motion for repopularizing ballet in the 20^th century. The year was ______; their country of origin was _____________________; and the ballet company they toured with was called the _______________________________.
   
   
   
3. At the turn of the century, according to Louisville Ballet Director Alun Jones, ballet had become "decadent," or in decay. What was the role of men in dance at this time?
   
   
   
   
   
4. Things were different, however, in Russia. The Czar loved dance and encouraged the development of ballet. What are some specifics that proved this?
   
   
   
   
   
5. Petipa, the dancemaster of the Russian Court, was completely controlled by the royal family. What are some of the adjectives or phrases that describe dance in the court of the Czar under Petipa's direction?
   
   
   
   
   
6. Diaghilev, Fokine, and Benoit traveled to Paris with the Ballet Russe in part of an attempt to revitalize all the Russian arts. The Parisian audiences were dazzled by their production of "Prince Igor." List some of the phrases that define this work as revolutionary.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Under Diaghilev's direction, Fokine was encouraged to experiment with new choreography, new music, and new designers. What were some other innovations associated with Fokine?

Use the space below to take notes from the film clips.

Cut 1 Narrative
Locomotive movements

Pantomime

Gesture

Cut 2 Pas de deux
Sections of the pas de deux

Attitudes

Arabesque

Cut 3 Movement reflects the music
color reflects intensifying action

pirouette

Cut 4 Return to narrative
Pantomime

Gesture

Costume color