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Dance History

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1. Russian dancer and choreographer; considered one of greatest male ballet dancers; became artistic director of American Ballet Theatre






2. Created the well-known Denishawn school with his wife Ruth St. Denis. They taught dancers diverse styles - With his wife they set up the foundations for the principal of Musical Visualization 'a concept that called for movement equivalents to the tim






3. In Moscow - very flamboyant & expressive (opposite of Kirov Theater)






4. Contemporary of Duncan's. Design orientation. Known for manipulation of costumes that would make flowing patterns and dance was non-emotional. Also did light design.






5. Teacher in Merce's studio Who is remembered for creating a competitive environment filled w/ experimentation for new dance styles






6. First book of choreography; published posthumously in 1959






7. Capitals of Russia during various times of political influence; Leningrad during Bolsheviks and USSR - return to St. Petersburg pax-USSR






8. Choreographed by Fokine - star was Pavlova - composer was Camille Saint Saenz - two minutes long






9. In 1989 - became the first African American to lead a major national political party when He was elected chairman of the Democratic Party.






10. Opened in 1948 - artistic director Balanchines. Distinguished choreographers: Tudor - Frederick Ashton - Robbins...Permanent home New York State Theater at Lincoln Center






11. Famous tennis player who took ballet (lover in Le Train Bleu)






12. The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left his native country as a political refugee.






13. Ballet by Michel Folkine; 1910; based on '1001 nights'






14. Founded the Gus Solomons Company/Dance - whose repertoire consisted of detailed and analytical compositions that were conceived as 'melted architecture' - drawing from experience as an architecture student at MIT






15. Ballet with music by Erik Satie and a one-act scenario by Jean Cocteau. The ballet was composed 1916-1917 for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. The ballet premiered on Friday - May 18th - 1917 at the Thaa






16. A pioneer of modern dance - established importance of the male dancer - created masculine movement style - founded own company in 1947; died of prostate cancer






17. Dance class at Dartmouth taught by Alison Chase - stunts - contortions - balance and leverage - men signed up for the class on a dare






18. Studio behind the stage at the Paris Opera which is now used as a rehearsal stage and a reception venue but which was notorious in the 19th century (during the reign of Dr Varon) as the salon where members of the Jockey Club could meet dancers.






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






20. This is a dynamic way to use the space of the dance floor to a fuller extent






21. Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1920) extended the right to vote to women in federal or state elections.






22. Dances have no linear development; no central focus on stage; a field of dancers where you can watch any dancer from any direction and decide for yourself where the focus of the dance is






23. Broke color barrier - developed stair dance - danced with Shirley Temple - made 'honorary mayor of Harlem' -

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24. About 1815 to 1848 - reaction against rationalism of Enlightenment - YOUR interpretations - religious nature - UNIQUE individual






25. Inspired by Gautier's novel The Story of the Mummy - very complicated - spectacular - successful ballet - Aspica is the daughter - English Lord in sand storm goes into tomb & gets put into an opium dream where he becomes Tahor and saves Aspico from a






26. High energy act of two African american brothers - Fayard and Harold - had a 'flash act' consisting of an acrobatic tap style - were in movies - only African Americans encouraged to mingle with audience (by audeince demand)






27. (1822-1910) created the first ballet that would later be classified as classical ballet. He also held the position of Ballet Master in Chief to the Imperial Tsar in 1869. created Don Quixote and La Bayadere and many other works. Though he did not cho






28. Beginning of modern dance - danced with bare feet - wore flowing Greek-style robe - died being strangled from a long-flowing scarf caught in a car wheel






29. Robert Joffrey - 59 - Alvin Ailey - 58 - Christopher Gillis - 42 - Rudolph Nureyev - 54 - Ulysses Dove - 49






30. Performed with New York City Ballet under Balanchine - later founded Dance Theatre of Harlem - first African American principle dancer






31. Sharp powerful movement; angle






32. Most eligible bachelor - do a wiggle before putting in golf






33. United States choreographer (1930-1988) - reconstructed pieces of ballet russes in America died of aids






34. St. Petersburg Ballet School 1738 - Director of Imperial Theater - Official Patronage 1766 & Moscow 1806; - first dancing master that was brought to russia - from france






35. Human Immunodeficiency Virus - the virus that causes AIDS






36. Russian ballet impresario who founded the Russian ballet and later introduced it to the West (1872-1929)






37. A Colombian-American modern dance choreographer known for his politically-charged productions depicting the black experience - notable productions include Missa Luba in 1965 - Blues for the Jungle in 1966 (portraying life in Harlem) - Las Desenamorad






38. Outstanding for the way he combined expressive movements with dance steps; - choreographed the ballet Giselle






39. Writer of Giselle - Dance Critic - Wrote against male dancers - Praised ballerinas for their sensuality and beauty - in love with Carlotta Grisi






40. Comedy - has sport movements - about a train taken to the beach where a plane flies over - spoof about Frenchman who wants to be very shallow American






41. St. Denis and Ted Shawn's company that helps spread the gospel of dance from the constraints of ballet - opened a school in Los Angeles - brought dance to the middle class by supporting good health and virginal spirituality






42. Actress - singer and tap dancer successful in early musicals...... '42nd Street'






43. Most important figure in Russia in immediately pre-Romantic days. Did much to improve the repertory and teaching. 20 ballets - raised standards. Flying wires - pointe works.






44. HIV - choreographed Still Here - organized survivor workshops






45. Choreography is famous for its speed - force and eroticism; died of AIDS at the age of 49






46. (1819-1899) -Italian ballerina -Leading role in Giselle -Combined techniques of Taglioni & Elssler -Known for strength & lightness






47. The transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation; industrialization allowed for stable incomes and allowed for centralized support of art in cities






48. Waddling on their heels - legs straight - tap dance transition step - dances are about weight and being grounded - not defying gravity - jumps are about coming down - rather than going up - connection of Africanist dance & American modern dance






49. Famous ballerina who formed her own company and toured 1910 - famous for portraying birds - insects - and plants - brought ballet (aristocratic art) to the common person (high schools - etc.)






50. A diversion or amusement; a short ballet or other entertainment performed between the acts of a play







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