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Because back when they invented pointe shoes, people thought it was amazing to be able to stand on ones toes and dance. It inspired people to do Ballet. Now people are used to the idea of ballet and pointe shoes, so less people are interested in it.

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Why was ballet so popular in France?

because that's wher ballet started


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!


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