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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Choregraphed (the sleeping beauty and nutcracker - swan lake)






2. His theory of 'decentrailization' involved inhibiting the dancer with abstract props and costumes so that the dancer could discover themselves.






3. Director/founder of Ballet Russe






4. Apollo - 1928






5. Father of classical ballet






6. Founded American Dance Theater in New York City






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






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






9. EVERYDAY DANCE MOVES INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE






10. Fall and recovery' technique-dancers learned to be proficient in balancing and ceding to the pull of gravity.






11. Considered the greatest male dancer of the romantic era






12. Class grew into Judson's Church Group






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






14. Combined spiritual with the theatrical






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






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






17. The art of making dances - 1959






18. La Spectre de la Rose






19. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






20. Impressionist music






21. Pelvic contraction and release






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






23. Writer of Giselle






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






25. Choreographed Dying Swan 1905 for Anna Povlova






26. In love with Carlotta Grisi






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






28. Financed Balanchine to come to US - helped found New York City Ballet - served as general director






29. African astheic choreography






30. PRINCIPLE OF FALL AND RECOVERY - KINETIC PANTOMIME






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






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






33. Died of AIDS -created his own company






34. Acts of Light






35. French - Composed music for Le Train Bleu






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






37. Four Temperaments






38. Starred in Prince of Whales






39. Wrote against male dancers






40. Named the mother of modern dance






41. Points in Space -Composer: John Cage(partner) -Taught by Martha Graham






42. Brought ballet to the common person






43. Choreographed La Sylphide






44. First female ballet choreographer of the 20th century






45. Choreographed Parade & Three-Cornered Hat






46. Performed Monkshood Farewell






47. Invented the structure of the classic pas de deux






48. Noted for his use of African elements






49. Designed costumes and set of Afternoon of a Faune






50. Afternoon of a Faun