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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Class grew into Judson's Church Group






2. Leading dancer/choreographer for Ballet Russe






3. Credited for innovation of expressionist dance






4. Founded American Dance Theater in New York City






5. REBELLED AGAINST IDEA THAT DANCE HAD TO HAVE MEANING






6. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






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






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






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






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






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






12. PRINCIPLE OF FALL AND RECOVERY - KINETIC PANTOMIME






13. Choreographed Giselle but not given credit






14. Named the mother of modern dance






15. Still/Here






16. Acts of Light






17. Choreographs Snowflakes Act I of the Nutracker & Swan Lake






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






19. Known for brilliant divertissments






20. First lady of modern dance






21. Petrouchka






22. African astheic choreography






23. Director of St. Petersburg Ballet School in 1738






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






25. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet






26. Brought ballet to Paris






27. Father of Russian ballet






28. Starred in Prince of Whales






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






30. Performed Monkshood Farewell






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






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






33. Choreographed 'Revelations'






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






35. Choreographed Coppelia






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






37. One act ballets - Narrative had adult emotions






38. Choreographed Broadway musicals- 'Kiss Me Kate' - 'My Fair Lady' - and 'Camelot'






39. AVANT GARDE -CHOREOGRAPHED AUREOLE






40. Horeography didn't necessarily go with music - simply occupied at the same place and time -






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






42. Choreographed Lion King






43. Noted for his use of African elements






44. In love with Carlotta Grisi






45. Brought ballet to the common person






46. Invented the structure of the classic pas de deux






47. Impressionist music






48. Afternoon of a Faun






49. Choreographed Dying Swan 1905 for Anna Povlova






50. Choreographed Parade & Three-Cornered Hat