Storytelling through Ballet and the Woman Behind It
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The First Storytelling Ballet and the Woman Behind It
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Abstract
The goal for this milestone is to do a research report on the first recorded ballet in London, Pygmalion which opened in 1734 at the Covent Gardens which is now known as Royal Opera House, and the story of the famous dancer & choreographer Marie Salle. This research will look at how this ballet, choreographed by Marie Salle, started a new approach of ballet style and performance in London that is used today. In conclusion, this milestone will then telling the story of 'Little Marie' through her ballet poses and specific places throughout London that she visits. To help me with this milestone I will use my prior experience in ballet performance from lessons taken from kindergarten to 3rd grade. This experience will help me with ballet storytelling techniques to use for 'Little Marie' 's story.
Introduction
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Section 1: Background
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Ballet in London
History
Not much history is given on the origins of London ballet. To start with
Pygmalion
Performance Summary
summary of the first ballet
Dramatic Elements
the style? mood? techniques? costumes?
Reviews
how was it received?
Today
what is ballet today?
Places
places ballet is perfomed
Storytelling Techniques
what is the performance style today?
Costumes
costumes that are worn now?
Marie Sallé
Story
Marie Sallé was born 1707 in Paris, France. She was a daughter of a tumbler. [1] She was one of two children who both had a talent for dance. She made her first debut in 1718 at the St. Laurent's Fair in an opera-comique by Lesaye called La Princesse Carisme.[2]
In 1725, Marie went to London and performed in the production named Love's Last Shift. She stayed in London dancing in many productions then returned to Paris where she started at the Paris Opera. However, she quickly returned to London because she would be ridiculed for her ideas in Paris. She stayed in Paris from 1728 to 1733 then left to go to Covent Garden (now known as the Royal Opera House) where she choreographed and performed two of her greatest performances, Pigmalion and Bacchus and Ariadne which were both shown in the spring of 1734. [3]
After her season at Covent Garden, she renewed her contract with John Rich and danced for many operas & dance interludes between acts in plays. She eventually went back to Paris and after a salary raise, returned to the Paris Opera. During her time there, she produced, choreographed and performed in many different ballets which were all wildly praised for her talent, style & grace.
Sallé retired from the opera in 1740 with her final opera in Les Talens Lyriques. She died in July 27th, 1756. [4]
Style & Techniques
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Salle performed expressive, dramatic dances during a period when displays of technical virtuosity were more popular.[4]
what was her ballet style? what did she introduce?
Influence
She was the first woman to choreograph the ballets in which she performed in. She integrated music, costumes, and dance styles with the themes of her ballets, a form that was not officially used in ballet until the ballet reformation in the late 18th-century.[4]
how did she influence ballet through her style & techniques?
Section 2: Deliverable
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The Story of 'Little Marie'
Pictures of 'Little Marie' around London telling her story through ballet with a description
Conclusion
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References
- ↑ Beaumont, C. W. (1934). Marie Sallé. In Three French dancers of the 18th century: Camargo, Sallé, Guimard (pp. 18-25). London: C.W. Beaumont.
- ↑ Andros, D. (1991, May). Marie Salle, (1707-1756). Retrieved June 05, 2017, from http://michaelminn.net/andros/biographies/salle_marie/
- ↑ McCleave, S. (2008). Marie Sallé, a Wise Professional Woman of Influence. In L. Brooks (Ed.), Womens work: making dance in Europe before 1800 (pp. 160-182). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. ( 1998, July 20). Marie Salle. Retrieved June 05, 2017, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Salle
External Links
Marie Salle Bio
Victoria & Albert Museum - Origins of Ballet
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