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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Father of Russian ballet






2. Movement in hips






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






4. Petrouchka






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






6. French - Composed music for Le Train Bleu






7. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






8. Known for her 'Pagan' style of dance






9. Noted for his use of African elements






10. Died of AIDS -created his own company






11. Four Temperaments






12. Choregraphed (the sleeping beauty and nutcracker - swan lake)






13. Choreographed Jeux






14. Acts of Light






15. African American modern Dance choreographer






16. The art of making dances - 1959






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






18. Combined spiritual with the theatrical






19. One act ballets - Narrative had adult emotions






20. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






21. Leading dancer/choreographer for Ballet Russe






22. Performed Monkshood Farewell






23. Director/founder of Ballet Russe






24. Wrote against male dancers






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






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






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






28. Choreographed 'Revelations'






29. Modern dance company that started in 1971






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






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






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






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






34. African astheic choreography






35. Choreographed Giselle but not given credit






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






37. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet






38. Experimental filmmaker/movie director






39. Sleeping Beauty (1912)- very expensive and unsuccessful






40. Introduced flying wires - raised the standard of pointe work






41. Still/Here






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






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






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






45. Agon - 1957






46. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






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






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






49. Choreographed La Sylphide






50. Considered the greatest male dancer of the romantic era