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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Brought ballet to Paris






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






3. Defected from Russia to US -Greatest danseur of the 20th century.






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






5. Agon - 1957






6. In love with Carlotta Grisi






7. Wrote autobiography Confessions






8. Noted for his use of African elements






9. Choreographed Giselle but not given credit






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






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






12. Acts of Light






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






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






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






16. Played Swanilda in Coppelia






17. Known for her 'Pagan' style of dance






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






19. Afternoon of a Faun






20. Petrouchka






21. African astheic choreography






22. La Spectre de la Rose






23. Choreographed 'Revelations'






24. Starred in Prince of Whales






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






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






27. Wrote against male dancers






28. Choreographed Deeply There in 1988 in response to the AIDS epidemic






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






30. Credited for innovation of expressionist dance






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






32. Designed costumes and set of Afternoon of a Faune






33. Director of St. Petersburg Ballet School in 1738






34. Father of classical ballet






35. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






36. First female ballet choreographer of the 20th century






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






38. Writer of Giselle






39. Rite of Spring






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






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






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






43. Performed Monkshood Farewell






44. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






45. African American modern Dance choreographer






46. Combined spiritual with the theatrical






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






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






49. D Man in the Water






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