The King Who Invented Ballet
“Louis XIV and the Noble Art of Dance”
Synopsis
September 2015 marks the 300th anniversary of the death of King Louis XIV of France and this documentary looks at how Louis XIV not only had a personal passion and talent for dance, but supported and promoted key innovations, like the invention of dance notation and the founding of the world's first ballet school, that would lay the foundations for classical ballet to develop.
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The King Who Invented Ballet: Louis XIV and the Noble Art of Dance (BBC Documentary)
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-04-28
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- Director
- Paul Wu
- Original Title
- The King Who Invented Ballet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC Music
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Paul Wu
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Paul Wu
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Paul Wu
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What is The King Who Invented Ballet about?
September 2015 marks the 300th anniversary of the death of King Louis XIV of France and this documentary looks at how Louis XIV not only had a personal passion and talent for dance, but supported and promoted key innovations, like the invention of dance notation and the founding of the world's first ballet school, that would lay the foundations for classical ballet to develop.
Who directed The King Who Invented Ballet?
The King Who Invented Ballet was directed by Paul Wu.
Who stars in The King Who Invented Ballet?
The principal cast of The King Who Invented Ballet includes David Bintley.
When was The King Who Invented Ballet released and how long is it?
The King Who Invented Ballet was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.