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1581FranceAt the French court, the ballet Ballet comique de la reigne/The Queen's Comic Ballet by the French choreographer Baltasar de Beaujoyeux is first performed. It is the earliest surviving ballet complete with music. It was commissioned by Catherine de' Medici, who played one of the roles.
1610EuropeDances that originated in the Spanish colonies in Central America find their way into Europe via Spain. They include the sarabande, originally a very suggestive dance that was considered obscene in Spain but that was changed to a stately slow dance popular in France.


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