Quick Quiz

Chances are you’ve been to one of the outstanding productions that Ballet West performs. Whether you attend each show, or just every once in a while, we bet you probably know a thing or two about ballet. Now, you can test your knowledge about ballet and your own local, world-class company, Ballet West.

Ballet originated in:
A France
B Russia
C Prussia
D Italy
E Ballatia

Answer: D

Ballet West is how old this coming season?
A 25 years old
B 45 years old
C 37 years old
D 35 years old

Answer: B

A young dancer has as much of a chance at making it to Ballet West as:
A you have of being struck by lightning – twice
B you have of a coin toss landing on heads
C a young baseball player has of making it to the major leagues

Answer: C

The historic Capitol Theatre, home to Ballet West, seats:
A 1000 patrons
B 1800 patrons
C 2000 patrons
D 1300 patrons

Answer: B

Ballet West has been honored to perform in:
A The Chinese National Arts Festival
B The Kennedy Center
C Various cities across America and Europe
D The Edinburgh International Arts Festival
E All of the above

Answer: E

It is only appropriate to applaud during a ballet performance:
A anytime you feel like it
B when the dancers take a bow
C between movements
D during intermission
E at curtain call

Answer: A