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Dance History

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1. Different names but same theater under different political influences






2. Pilobolus - human jousting horses






3. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet - choreographer-in-residence during the second year (1941) of Ballet Theater






4. Work written at a time when one of Jones' company dancers - Demian Acquavella - nicknamed D-Man - was suffering from AIDS; a celebratory - affectionate work about the company defiantly remaining joyful - loving - productive - and cohesive in the face






5. Started in NYC by Robert Joffrey - small company - repertoire was eclectic and contemporary - reconstructed works from Diaghilev's Ballets Russes - Financially weak - often folded - moved to LA then chicago






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






7. (1819-1899) -Italian ballerina -Leading role in Giselle -Combined techniques of Taglioni & Elssler -Known for strength & lightness






8. Dances have no linear development; no central focus on stage; a field of dancers where you can watch any dancer from any direction and decide for yourself where the focus of the dance is






9. Choreography Deeply There






10. Considered one of the greatest of African American choreographers - and also bears the titles dancer - educator - and dance company director. After studying under Katherine Dunham and Martha Graham - went on to do solo work and choreograph his own wo






11. 1896-1976 - American - Choreographer - Developed 1930's film fantasy with his daredevil and genius dance design - developed the stage style musical film into a more involved multi-shot fantasy film style with overhead shots - use of tiered set desig






12. Child actress could dance and sing very well - was able to keep up with Bill Robinson in tap dancing - was seen as the hope during the Great Depression.






13. Choreographer of Robert le Diable (1831) father of marie - Marie was a dancer and always looked like She was floating when dancing






14. Previous member of Denishawn (left late 1920's) - developed a comedic mime aesthetic - shared a school with Humphrey for years - pioneer of modern dance






15. Predominately black - but whites attended - social dances were done - had to change the floor every three years because of the intense dancing - many whites went to go watch Black People Dance






16. Arthur Mitchell founder and artistic director -1st black dancer to break color barrier for classical ballet -America's 1st outstanding ballet company of black dancers -started school with Karel Shook -shaped by Balanchine -Dancers known for warmth an






17. Massine - parable about freedom - Picasso - aesthetic unity






18. Marius Petipa - 4 fairies for Aurora - did not invite the evil fairy - put a spell on Aurora @ 16 she would prick her finger on a spindle & fall asleep for 100 years - End of Act I pricks her finger - Act III is the wedding (divertissement - Grand Pa






19. French cabaret singer who became a famous designer - costumes - color pink (patented)






20. Innovative United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1941)






21. The transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation; industrialization allowed for stable incomes and allowed for centralized support of art in cities






22. A pioneer of modern dance - established importance of the male dancer - created masculine movement style - founded own company in 1947; died of prostate cancer






23. Teacher in Merce's studio Who is remembered for creating a competitive environment filled w/ experimentation for new dance styles






24. In 1989 - became the first African American to lead a major national political party when He was elected chairman of the Democratic Party.






25. Means 'The Wedding' - arranged Russian Stravinsky wedding






26. Waddling on their heels - legs straight - tap dance transition step - dances are about weight and being grounded - not defying gravity - jumps are about coming down - rather than going up - connection of Africanist dance & American modern dance






27. Petipa's assistant that takes over - choreographs Snowflakes Act I of the Nutcracker - dies in 1901 - didn't produce anything more of importance except Swan Lake






28. Allowed people to dim lights; allowed for lighting changes; used for special effects in background of plays and dance such as ghosts






29. One of the major figures in the development of modern dance - an American dancer - choreographer and teacher who created more than 150 works on a wide range of subjects from ancient Greek to modern American; contraction and release






30. Nijinsky choreographed - in the forest - nymphs shows up to flirt with the Faun - one of them drops her scarf - they all leave - and he masturbates into the scarf






31. Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1920) extended the right to vote to women in federal or state elections.






32. Choreographed 'Lion King'; worked with untrained dancers and combined AFrican and Caribbean with ballet and modern






33. An African American section of New York City. Many A/A writers and artists gathered in Harlem






34. Opera created that incorporated a ballet in the 3rd act called ballet of the nuns






35. Choreographer of Parade & Three-Cornered hat - known for symphonic ballet - comedy satire - character dancing - and color






36. A Colombian-American modern dance choreographer known for his politically-charged productions depicting the black experience - notable productions include Missa Luba in 1965 - Blues for the Jungle in 1966 (portraying life in Harlem) - Las Desenamorad






37. This is a dynamic way to use the space of the dance floor to a fuller extent






38. Capitals of Russia during various times of political influence; Leningrad during Bolsheviks and USSR - return to St. Petersburg pax-USSR






39. Called the most poetical of ballets of the 20th century. Premiered during first ballet russes season (1909)






40. Nijinsky's sister - choreographer - dancer - became leading dancer and choreographer in diaghliev's company






41. Martha Graham explored use of breath to contract & releases the muscles of the pelvis to create a powerful - grounded - percussive - angular dance






42. HIV - choreographed Still Here - organized survivor workshops






43. Choreographed by Fokine - star was Pavlova - composer was Camille Saint Saenz - two minutes long






44. French composer; uses harmony to reinforce stasis; Prelude to Afternoon of a Fawn (half man - half goat - simulated masturbation); concert work that became a ballet






45. Writer of Giselle - Dance Critic - Wrote against male dancers - Praised ballerinas for their sensuality and beauty - in love with Carlotta Grisi






46. High energy act of two African american brothers - Fayard and Harold - had a 'flash act' consisting of an acrobatic tap style - were in movies - only African Americans encouraged to mingle with audience (by audeince demand)






47. Outstanding for the way he combined expressive movements with dance steps; - choreographed the ballet Giselle






48. Choreographer of Coppelia - died the year of the ballet from exhaustion - discovered Bozzacchi






49. Was listed as the choreographer because He was widely respected - was known Perrot (more gifted) was collaborating with him; Choreographed the corps for Giselle






50. Choreographed by Filippino Taglioni and performed by one of the greatest ballerinas of the 19th century Marie Taglioni. One of the most famous Romantic Ballets. - First true romantic ballet