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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Father of classical ballet






2. Four Temperaments






3. Noted for his use of African elements






4. Combined spiritual with the theatrical






5. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






6. Agon - 1957






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






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






9. Choreographed Coppelia






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






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






12. Apollo - 1928






13. Brought ballet to Paris






14. First lady of modern dance






15. Petrouchka






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






17. Father of Russian ballet






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






19. Choreographed 'Revelations'






20. Named the mother of modern dance






21. Writer of Giselle






22. Composer for 'The Afternoon of a Faun'






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






24. Leading dancer/choreographer for Ballet Russe






25. The art of making dances - 1959






26. Wrote against male dancers






27. Becomes chief ballet master after Petipa






28. He was a 'quadruple threat' he created the choreography - the lighting - the costumes and the music all himself -Tensile Involvement






29. Invented the structure of the classic pas de deux






30. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet






31. Designed costumes and set of Afternoon of a Faune






32. PRINCIPLE OF FALL AND RECOVERY - KINETIC PANTOMIME






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






34. French - Composed music for Le Train Bleu






35. Afternoon of a Faun






36. La Spectre de la Rose






37. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






38. AVANT GARDE -CHOREOGRAPHED AUREOLE






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






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






41. Choreographed Jeux






42. Movement in hips






43. Class grew into Judson's Church Group






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






45. Modern dance company that started in 1971






46. EVERYDAY DANCE MOVES INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE






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






48. 1st Albrecht






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






50. Choreographed Giselle but not given credit