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Many people believe Ballet started in France but ballet was created in Italy during the Renaissance. It later spread to France during Luis XIV's time and became extremely popular. That's where they got the words for the different movements.

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What language does ballet terminology use?

Most of the words in ballet are French.


Where did words and moves associated with ballet originate from?

France---they are French words.


Is ballet French?

The words used in ballet are French, such as pas de chat which means 'step of a cat' or plié which is when you bend your knees.


Which language is ballet usually taught in?

Ballet is all French words. Even though it is French it is taught all over the world.


Is ballet start in France?

No, it actually didn't, even though the Classical Ballet words are in French. Classical Ballet first started in Italy!


Could you name some basic French words for ballet?

Basically all of the ballet vocabulary is in French, that's where ballet first got started. Some basic vocabulary words are, pointe, tendu, pirouette, r'terre, echape, jete and plie


Are all ballet words french?

While many ballet terms are derived from French, not all ballet vocabulary is French. The origins of ballet can be traced back to the Italian Renaissance, and some terms are Italian, such as "adagio" and "allegro." Additionally, various ballet styles and schools have introduced terminology from other languages over time. However, French remains the most dominant language in classical ballet terminology.


What is ballet in French?

Ballet is spelled the same in French.


Where did ballet get its name from?

Ballet is French.


Is french dance the same as ballet?

Ballet is French so yes


What are some English words that are borrowed from the French language?

I don't think the French are missing any of their words.


Is it le ballet or la ballet in french?

it is " le ballet ", ballet is a masculine