Pierre Beauchamp was a French Choreographer, Dancer, and Composer during the seventeenth century. Beauchamp was the one that was credited with the creation of the five positions of ballet. The five positions are considered a fundamental part of classical ballet technique that defines the standard placements. These positions are usually learned as a beginner in ballet, and are used all throughout the course of dances and routines. The five positions are important to the technique of classical ballet seeing as how every step practically begins and ends in one of the five positions. He was seen alongside Louis XIV in many ballet recitals, which helped make him become more known and also helped contribute to his fame.
Beauchamp was born in 1636
