World Ballet Day Quiz

World Ballet Day Quiz

Do you know your plié from your pas de valse? How about your écarté from your échappé? Take our quiz and discover your dance IQ…

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19th century French acrobat Jules Léotard who the traditional leotard is named after

The history of the dance leotard

The leotard we know and love today is a one-piece garment that covers the upper body while leaving the legs free ⁠— but it hasn't always looked this way. Here we chart this rise and rise of this famed dancewear staple! 

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The painting 'Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing' by William Blake (1786)

9 famous artworks inspired by dance

Dance has long been a subject explored by many of the world’s most respected artists ⁠— and for good reason. Here we showcase some of our favorite historical works of art centered around the medium of dance.

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