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Louis XIV of France had a lot of ballets at versaille and would dance sometimes, so everyone at least pretended to like it and then it started to gain popularity.

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When did ballet become popular in the US?

1898


Why was ballet so popular in France?

because that's wher ballet started


When did ballet become popular?

When it moved to france, about 100 years after if originated :) xoxo


Where is Ballet popular?

Ballet is popular all over the world though it originated in France. There are many very famous companies all over the world such as The school of American ballet, Kirov, the royal ballet school, so on.


Was ballet from France?

No, it originally started in Italy, but ballet moves names are French, because it was so popular there.


What is the most popular ballet preformed on Christmas?

The most popular ballet preformed on Christmas is 'The Nutcracker'


In what way did Louis xiv support the arts?

He made Opera and Ballet more popular, going so far as to play the title role in the ballet The Sun King.


Where are some dance schools in Winnipeg that one can apply to become a ballet dancer?

In Winnipeg, there are a few application only ballet schools. One of the more popular ones, is The Royal Ballet. It has many dancers from many different countries around the world.


Do more girls take ballet than boys?

I'm not sure for sure. But I'd say so. But Ballet is also a popular style of dance for boys.


Is there popular choreographs in ballet?

Of course! Have you ever heard of George Balanchine or Jarome Robbins? They are very popular in the ballet world.


What is ballet used for today?

Ballet is still popular. Many people still do ballet, and others enjoy watching.


How popular was ballet when it was first invented?

Ballet stemmed from the court dances in King Louis XIV's palace. When ballet first started, it was King Louis XIV who requested that it be developed further, as he enjoyed watching it (and doing it, albeit not that well) so much. Because of it's royal roots, ballet was very popular; but you had to be invited to the palace to see it!