Though still a necessary social grace in the mid-18th century, dancing professionally had become an honorable activity by the time of King Louis XIV. Where could one find dancers who exhibited unparalleled technique, grace and skill far above any French king or courtier?

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Moshe Bradford

Social Studies

7 October, 01:46

Though still a necessary social grace in the mid-18th century, dancing professionally had become an honorable activity by the time of King Louis XIV. Where could one find dancers who exhibited unparalleled technique, grace and skill far above any French king or courtier?

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Hana Dickerson · Answer 1

At the Academie Royale de la Danse

Explanation:

Before the reign of Louis XIV, dancing was a skill that all courtiers and nobles pursued with passion. Being skilled at dancing was essential for a noble as this was considered to be a basic social grace. Moreover, good dancers were more likely to gain the favor of the king.

Louis XIV, however, made an important contribution to the history of ballet. While dancing continued to be important in the training of courtiers, dancing professionally began to be more common and respectable. Louis XIV established the Academie Royale de la Danse, and this made him responsible for the rise of French ballet.