Opera did not establish a dominance in France because they French preferred ____. (choose the best answer choice and explain
Musicals
Marching Bands
Ballet
Orchestra
Ballet
The French had a strong cultural tradition of ballet, which dates back to the 17th century. Ballet was highly esteemed in France and was already well-established as a popular art form by the time operas became popular. The French favored ballet for its graceful movements, storytelling through dance, and intricate choreography. As a result, opera did not establish dominance in France because the French had a strong preference for ballet as their preferred performance art.