Ballet Comique de la Reine
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The Ballet Comique de la Reine was a court entertainment, now considered to be the first ballet. It was staged in Paris, France, in 1581 for the court of Catherine de' Medici. It was produced and choreographed by Balthasar de Beaujoyeulx and danced by Queen Louise and the women of the court. This ballet was also known for its long length of over five hours and its elaborate and scattered stage design. It had elaborate costumes and centered around the myth of the Greek goddess Circe.
Some comments on this ballet can be found in Cecil Sharp's "The Dance, an Historical Survey of Dancing in Europe", published in 1924.
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- Le Balet Comique de la Reine, 1581: An Analysis by Elizabeth Cooper
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