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In our last posts, we explored what ballet means to different people. Today, let’s dive into its fascinating history and evolution.
Ballet began over 500 years ago in Renaissance Italy. It started as an elaborate court dance for the elite, featuring grand gowns and jewelry. When Catherine de Medici married into the French royal family, she brought ballet to France. Under her and King Louis XIV’s patronage, ballet evolved into the structured art form we know today, complete with its five basic positions.
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