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Is ballet french or Italian?
It originated in Italy, but in the 17th and 18th centuries the dominant centre of ballet was the French Royal Court, which is why most ballet terms are French.
How many terms do ballet dancers have to know?
lots of different ones. not only English terms, but french aswell. a ballet teacher will usually use only the french terms.
Where did the word ballet originate and where?
I am guessing France since all the ballet terms are french.
What language are ballet terms spoken in?
Most often they are spoken in French.
From which of these terms is the word ballet derived?
balloThe word ballet comes from the French and was borrowed into English around 1630.
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