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Dance Famous People

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






2. Brought ballet to the common person






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






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






5. French - Composed music for Le Train Bleu






6. Named the mother of modern dance






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






8. Acts of Light






9. Rite of Spring






10. First female ballet choreographer of the 20th century






11. Composer for 'The Afternoon of a Faun'






12. Invented the structure of the classic pas de deux






13. Launched careers of 5 great choreographers






14. Director of St. Petersburg Ballet School in 1738






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






16. Noted for his use of African elements






17. Founded American Dance Theater in New York City






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






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






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






21. Dancing couple that portrayed the American Depression Modern Style






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






23. AVANT GARDE -CHOREOGRAPHED AUREOLE






24. Pelvic contraction and release






25. Known for her 'Pagan' style of dance






26. Considered the greatest male dancer of the romantic era






27. Agon - 1957






28. Choreographed Parade & Three-Cornered Hat






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






30. Wrote against male dancers






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






32. 1st Albrecht






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






34. One act ballets - Narrative had adult emotions






35. Four Temperaments






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






37. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet






38. Choreographed 'Revelations'






39. Impressionist music






40. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






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






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






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






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






45. Died of AIDS -created his own company






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






47. In love with Carlotta Grisi






48. First black man (hired by Balanchine to perform at NYCB) to break race barrier






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






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