During the Middle Ages, which took place in Europe during A.D. 500-1300, the Catholic Church considered dance to be the work of the devil since it was associated with most pagan rituals. ... Haute danse, high dance, was the complete opposite. ... Such combinations included two triangles within a circle, which portrayed a monarch's supreme power. ... As the Sun King aged, he grew thicker' and put his performing to a halt. When Louis did this, many members of his court joined him; however, the monarch still had an undeniable love for the ballet. ...

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Under the Old Regime in France, the king was the absolute monarch. ... The bourgeoisie, or the middle class, were by far, the wealthiest. ... Poor farm harvests by farmers hurt the economy, and trade rules from the Middle Ages still survived, making trade difficult. ... These costs greatly increased the national debt, which was, at the time, already too high. ... Monarchs of European nations feared that the Revolution would spread. ...

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• Grade Level: High School