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In the early 1400's in Italy. Ballet used to just be men in heavy costumes doing ballroom dancing.

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Who invented the first flat ballet shoes?

Charles Didelot invented the first ballet shoes in the late 1700s.


What year was ballet first invented?

1587


Where was ballet first invented?

It was discovered in Iltaly and France but mostly ilatly. And ballet is a art , a image that came to life :D


Who invented the first male ballet man?

King Louis XIV, originator of ballet as a dance and art form, was a male. Male dancers were more common than females when ballet first started.


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They were made by Marie Taglioni, the first ballerina to dance on her toes.


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What was invented first flat ballet shoes or point shoes?

Flat ballet shoes were invented first in the 1700's and pointe shoes were later made by the famous dancer Marie Taglioni' father, who wanted to make her a better dancer. Marie was not the first to wear them, but she was the first to use them as technique.


Who danced ballet?

Ballet was originally invented for men but over time girls have taken over.


Who invented classical ballet?

The French.


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!


Who was ballet invented by?

King Louis XIV


What year was ballet shoes invented?

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