Pierre Beauchamp

Pierre Beauchamp was a French dancer and choreographer from the 17th century, best known for developing the fundamental principles of ballet notation and technique. He contributed to formalizing the five basic positions of the feet, which remain foundational in classical ballet today. Beauchamp also created a method for writing and recording dance movements precisely, allowing choreography to be preserved and shared accurately. His work significantly influenced the development of ballet as an art form, emphasizing clarity, consistency, and proper technique in dance performance and teaching.