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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. African American modern Dance choreographer






2. PRINCIPLE OF FALL AND RECOVERY - KINETIC PANTOMIME






3. Opened a Wigman school in NYC in 1931 - brought German dance to U.S. but Americanized her technique.






4. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






5. Considered the greatest male dancer of the romantic era






6. Leading dancer/choreographer for Ballet Russe






7. Turned profits by slashing salaries of ballerinas so jockey club friends could have them as mistresses






8. Named the mother of modern dance






9. Class grew into Judson's Church Group






10. Known particularly for his long associations as musical director with Denishawn and Martha Graham.






11. Defected from Russia and asked for political asylum in Paris






12. Pelvic contraction and release






13. One act ballets - Narrative had adult emotions






14. EVERYDAY DANCE MOVES INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE






15. Associated with Danish-style ballet; equal roles for male and female dancers






16. Eccentric individualist/American choreographer -embraced experimental approaches such as silence






17. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






18. Acts of Light






19. Choreographed Jeux






20. Agon - 1957






21. Becomes chief ballet master after Petipa






22. Launched careers of 5 great choreographers






23. Choreographed 'Revelations'






24. Afternoon of a Faun






25. Choreographed Giselle but not given credit






26. Designed costumes and set of Afternoon of a Faune






27. Invented the structure of the classic pas de deux






28. Writer of Giselle






29. Still/Here






30. Known for her 'Pagan' style of dance






31. Noted for his use of African elements






32. One of the most prolific jazz composers of the 20th century






33. Listed as choreographer of Giselle because He was widely respected






34. Chance dance' - focusing on the dance itself and was not interested in telling a story (fliped a coin)






35. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






36. AVANT GARDE -CHOREOGRAPHED AUREOLE






37. Petrouchka






38. United States nurse who campaigned for birth control and planned parenthood






39. La Spectre de la Rose






40. Choreographed Parade & Three-Cornered Hat






41. Professional tennis player Who was known for using ballet skills on the court






42. Performed Monkshood Farewell






43. Choreographed Lion King






44. A pioneer of modern dance - established importance of the male dancer






45. Died of AIDS -created his own company






46. Director of St. Petersburg Ballet School in 1738






47. Defected from Russia to US -Greatest danseur of the 20th century.






48. Choreographed Dying Swan 1905 for Anna Povlova






49. Teaches people can do whatever they want choreographically as long as you explain your proces






50. Impressionist music







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