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Dance History

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






2. The revolution that overthrew Russian Czar Nicholas I in 1917. Later established the Bolshevik government under Vladimir Lenin.






3. Most important figure in Russia in immediately pre-Romantic days. Did much to improve the repertory and teaching. 20 ballets - raised standards. Flying wires - pointe works.






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






5. Choreographed by Petipa & Ivanov - Odette (under a spell) & Odile look alike - Prince Siegfried (Odette saves other swans & tells him her tale) - his mother throws a ball for him to find a wife - Odile shows up as Odette & Prince commits his love to






6. Fokine - starred Nijinsky - about a sad puppet who wanted his soul to come to life - belonged to evil sorcerer






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






8. Choreographed by Paul Taylor; Modern dance work in one act with choreography by Taylor - music by Handel - and lighting by T. Skelton. Premiered 4 Aug. 1962 at Connecticut College - New London - by the Paul Taylor Dance Company with Taylor - Elizabet






9. Taglioni's rival -Her dancing was 'warm and passionate' -Dance was earthy - temperamental - fiery - vuluptuous -Labeled Pagan -Danced folk dances - most famous was Cachucha - Spanish using castanet - twists and turns; Known for her flair and theatric






10. Actress - singer and tap dancer successful in early musicals...... '42nd Street'






11. Was inspired by a cigarette poster featuring the Egyptian goddess Isis to begin investigation Asian art and dance - Founded the Denishawn School of dancing and Related Arts with her husband Ted Shawn in 1915 in Los Angeles - California - Believed tha






12. Modern Dance Choreographer-- mixed media extravaganza's celebrating the electronic age; choreographed Tensile Involvement






13. Nijinsky choreographed - rustic - sacrifice a virgin by making her dance to death






14. Fokine - commoner wanted to have sex with Cleopatre - she said yes as long as He was put to dead the next day - she did






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






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






18. Based on Bill T. Jones' seminar workshops; swirling with arms out to side - spinning - stomping feet - flying






19. Danced in - - raw emotion - stark - harsh - disturbing - medieval themes - dance with masks - really started working with time - space - and energy - taught Hanya Holm






20. Ballet by Michel Folkine; 1910; based on '1001 nights'






21. 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






22. Embraces conflict - polyrhythmic - pelvis off centered - high affect juxtaposition (intenseness of feeling) - ephebism (power - vitality) - cool (intensity) - improvisation






23. 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






24. One of the artistic giants of the twentieth century. Helped found the Cubist and Abstract movements. During his life - 1881-1973 - he worked in various media and is noted for scores of important works. His painting Guernica is one of the most powerfu






25. 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






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






27. Any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom






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






29. Founded the Gus Solomons Company/Dance - whose repertoire consisted of detailed and analytical compositions that were conceived as 'melted architecture' - drawing from experience as an architecture student at MIT






30. Dance class at Dartmouth taught by Alison Chase - stunts - contortions - balance and leverage - men signed up for the class on a dare






31. About a group of friends and neighbors during a final decline of a man






32. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet - choreographer-in-residence during the second year (1941) of Ballet Theater






33. In Moscow - very flamboyant & expressive (opposite of Kirov Theater)






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






35. 1957 TV show (similar to the Corny Collins show from Hairspray) - Lindy Hop dance; segregated; eventually shut down due to refusal to fully integrate; presented black music and dance on TV






36. 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






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






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






39. The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left his native country as a political refugee.






40. Last member of the group that helped found the modern dance movement - Amassed a growing collection of 133 dances - His work created the Paul Taylor Dance Company - Known for his innovative and sometimes controversial choreography - Still considered






41. Broke color barrier - developed stair dance - danced with Shirley Temple - made 'honorary mayor of Harlem' -

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






43. 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






44. Ballet premeried in 1870 - comic variation of La Sylphide and Giselle. Choreographed by Arthur Saint-Laon






45. Comedy - has sport movements - about a train taken to the beach where a plane flies over - spoof about Frenchman who wants to be very shallow American






46. African American social dance in the 1920s; spurred the Jitter Bug






47. 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






48. Alwin Nikolais - had a lot of ribbons - very involved in the sounds - wearing skin colored clothes - drum music - elastic ropes and strings - all across stage






49. Created the role of Swanilda at age 16 - she died from a fever @ age 17






50. Different styles: 1. hoofers: Gregory Hines - Savion Glover - intricate footwork 2. class acts: Fred Astaire - Ginger Rodgers - refined and elegant 3. flash acts: tap with acrobatics 4. soft shoe: skimming floor - producing soft & muted steps