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Dance Famous People

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Writer of Giselle






2. Pioneer of modern dance in Germany






3. Known for her 'Pagan' style of dance






4. La Spectre de la Rose






5. Died of AIDS -created his own company






6. Brought ballet to Paris






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






8. Noted for his use of African elements






9. First lady of modern dance






10. Petrouchka






11. Played Swanilda in Coppelia






12. Directed the Paris Opera until he died from AIDS 1993






13. REBELLED AGAINST IDEA THAT DANCE HAD TO HAVE MEANING






14. Still/Here






15. Eccentric individualist/American choreographer -embraced experimental approaches such as silence






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






17. African American modern Dance choreographer






18. AVANT GARDE -CHOREOGRAPHED AUREOLE






19. Choreographed Dying Swan 1905 for Anna Povlova






20. Father of classical ballet






21. Choreographed Lion King






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






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






24. Modern dance company that started in 1971






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






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






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






28. Launched careers of 5 great choreographers






29. 1st Albrecht






30. EVERYDAY DANCE MOVES INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE






31. Founded American Dance Theater in New York City






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






33. Choreographed Parade & Three-Cornered Hat






34. Invented the structure of the classic pas de deux






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






36. African astheic choreography






37. Four Temperaments






38. Director/founder of Ballet Russe






39. Credited for innovation of expressionist dance






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






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






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






43. Impressionist music






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






45. Choreographed 'Revelations'






46. Choreographed Giselle but not given credit






47. Acts of Light






48. PRINCIPLE OF FALL AND RECOVERY - KINETIC PANTOMIME






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






50. 1st principal dancer with Royal Ballet