Ballet originated as court dances (mainly Pas de Bourrees and balances/waltzes) in Italy, but quickly migrated to France where they futhur developed steps and gave them names (which is why all the ballet terms are French). The dances were for royalty, and only for men.
King Louis the XIV is credited for opening the first ballet academy called L'Academie Royale de Danse.
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