The Royal Ballet

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-royal-ballet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artistic focus?Internationally renowned classical ballet company noted for artistic and creative values
2. What is the principal performance venue?Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, England
3. When was The Royal Ballet founded?It was started in 1931 by Dame Ninette de Valois. It became the resident company at the Royal Opera House in 1946.
4. Where does The Royal Ballet perform?They perform at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, which has special rooms and stages for big ballet shows.

Choreography: The art of designing and arranging dance movements and sequences for a performance.
Repertoire: The collection of ballets and dances that a company regularly performs.
Artistic Director: The person responsible for the overall artistic vision and management of a performing arts organization.