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The Loves of Mars and Venus by John Weaver was arguably the first modern ballet, the first dance work to tell a story through dance, gesture and music alone.[1] Its first performance was at London's Drury Lane Theatre on Saturday 2 March 1717.
- ^ Ralph, Richard (1985). The Life and Works of John Weaver. Dance Books. p. 735. ISBN 0903102862.