Ballet originated in Italy and flourished in France.
The history of ballet, the earliest beginnings can be traced back to the heyday of the European Renaissance era of the Italian court, and the south of France, the court of the place of Begandy. Whenever a wedding celebration, receive foreign heads of state, or other annual celebrations, that is, the performance of this dance to show that wish or cheer.
Ballet to the Louis XIV dynasty (1643-1715) era and achieve great prosperity, Louis XIV himself is a great dancer, and love ballet performance. 1661, Louis XIV founded the history of the first dance house - the Royal Academy of Dance, specializing in teaching dance. This house now belongs to the Paris Opera.
Expanded Information: Categorization of ballet 1. Folk Dance Generally refers to dances that are produced and passed down in the folklore, subject to the constraints of the folklore and culture, and are improvised but The style is relatively stable, and the main function of the dance form is self-indulgence. Folk dances of different regions, countries and nationalities are influenced by the living environment, customs, lifestyles, national character, cultural traditions, religious beliefs and other factors. 2, social dance Also known as ballroom dance (ballroom dance) refers to the European Renaissance since the popularity of the court dance and popular in recent times in a variety of social places of dance. The name and the dance music used, as well as the basic dance steps, formations, styles and dance performances in order to follow the Italian, British, French, German, Spanish and other countries of the characteristics of folk dance. 3, plot dance Ballet terminology. Original meaning refers to the structure of the situation is relatively stable, and the development of the plot has a direct link to the dance. Romantic period, the basic structure of the plot dance situation is: "out", slow duet, male and female solo and all actors participate in the final group dance. Baidu Encyclopedia - Ballet