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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Agon - 1957






2. REBELLED AGAINST IDEA THAT DANCE HAD TO HAVE MEANING






3. Liked to use special effects (mirrors) and many dancers for complex kaleidoscope figures - created the 'dancing camera' effect and monorail






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






5. Co-founder and balletmaster of New York City Ballet






6. Danced in Berkeley's movies - First movie dancing star of 1930's 42nd street led to her success






7. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






8. Known for two ballet styles of Symphonic ballet: comedic and satirical






9. Starred in Prince of Whales






10. Combined spiritual with the theatrical






11. Developed new ways to use light and movement in her choreography






12. Choreographed La Sylphide






13. In love with Carlotta Grisi






14. Introduced flying wires - raised the standard of pointe work






15. Noted for his use of African elements






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






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






18. One act ballets - Narrative had adult emotions






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






20. Modern dance company that started in 1971






21. Wrote against male dancers






22. PRINCIPLE OF FALL AND RECOVERY - KINETIC PANTOMIME






23. Shortened skirt to show off pointe work - starred in La Sylphide






24. Experimental filmmaker/movie director






25. Died of AIDS -created his own company






26. Impressionist music






27. Considered the greatest male dancer of the romantic era






28. First female ballet choreographer of the 20th century






29. Choreographed Dying Swan 1905 for Anna Povlova






30. Becomes chief ballet master after Petipa






31. Class grew into Judson's Church Group






32. Wrote autobiography Confessions






33. Choreographed Jeux






34. Visual artist who did much of the scenery for Ballet Russe






35. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






36. Directed the Paris Opera until he died from AIDS 1993






37. Launched careers of 5 great choreographers






38. Musician who had an impact on Modern Dance -Created choreography at Merce Cunningham's Studio






39. Apollo - 1928






40. First lady of modern dance






41. Sleeping Beauty (1912)- very expensive and unsuccessful






42. He was a 'quadruple threat' he created the choreography - the lighting - the costumes and the music all himself -Tensile Involvement






43. Known for her 'Pagan' style of dance






44. Composer for 'The Afternoon of a Faun'






45. Choreographed 'Revelations'






46. African American modern Dance choreographer






47. Leading dancer/choreographer for Ballet Russe






48. The art of making dances - 1959






49. 1st Albrecht






50. First male dancer to make an impression in U.S.