The 19th Century - 1305 Words

1. The 19th century was a time of change with the Industrial Revolution affecting the economy, society and politics. The steam engine expanded industries. Western Europe saw many inventions during this period as well as the notion of developing national identities. Russia was emerging from feudalism during this time and did not embrace industrialization. Russia had become one of the most powerful countries in the world and was able to play a role in European affairs after especially after the defeat of Napoleon in 1814. The English society in the 19th century was called the Victorian era because of the long and peaceful reign of Queen Victoria. This time appeared to be dignified and restrained but there was child labor, prostitution, and†¦show more content†¦Joined the La Scala Ballet in 1829 and became the pupil of Perrot in 1833. In 1841, she joined the Paris Opera Ballet and danced the lead in Giselle. She became a prominent romantic era ballerina. She retired in 1853 an d she was known to wear the first blocked slipper to dance on pointe. Pas de Quatre dancer. The third dancer of this time was Lucille Grahn (1819- 1907) Danish dancer that studied with August Bournonville and danced the title role in his first production of La Sylphide. In 1839, she joined the Paris Opera ballet for three years. She often danced the sylph roles which she excelled in. She moved from Russia, to London, to Germany where she retired in 1856. She was known as the Danish Taglioni. She also danced in the Pas de Quatre. (page 131) 4. Flippo Taglioni a (1777- 1871) An Italian dancer, choreographer, and ballet master of the Romantic era, also father of Marie Taglioni. In 1822, he created the balled La Reception d une jeune nymphe a la cour de Terpischore for Marie. He also choreographed Le Dieu et la Bayadere in 1830 and La Fille du Danube in 1836. Created the 1st ever romantic ballet, La Sylphide. Another Romantic era choreographer Jules Perrot (1810- 1892) French Dancer and French Opera dancer. Left t the opera in 1884 and started choreographing in 1886. He choreographed and created Pas de Quatre and Giselle. He was the greatest male dancer of the romantic era. 5. The Pas de Quatre (1845) a significant ballet of the time as it was aShow MoreRelatedEpidemics Of The 19th Century2267 Words   |  10 PagesEpidemics of the 19th century were faced without the improved medical technologies that made the 20th and 21st-century epidemics rare and less lethal. It was in the 18th century that micro-organisms (viruses and bacteria) were discovered, but it was not until the late 19th century that the experiments of Lazzaro Spallanzani and Louis Pasteur disagreed with the spontaneous generation argument conclusively, crediting the germ theory and Robert Koch s discovery of micro-organisms as the cause of diseaseRead MoreNervousness in the 19th Century1283 Words   |  6 PagesGeorge M. 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