Dance History
Prominent Figures
New Jersey Ballet
Movies/TV
Dance outside of Ballet
100

What country did Ballet originate from?

Italy

100

This man is widely known as the "Father of American ballet" 

George Balanchine

100

What year was New Jersey Ballet founded?

1958

100

This iconic movie takes place in a community where dancing is made illegal

Footloose 1984

100

The Nicholas Brothers were widely known for their flashy performances in which dance style?

Tap

200

Born in 1834, this French artist is a founding member of impressionism, best known for his works relating to the ballet lifestyle

Degas

200

Misty Copeland became ABT's first Black Principal Dancer in what year?

2015


200

This commercial won an Emmy Award for NJB

Anthem

200

Although she had a professional ballerina double, Natalie Portman was in most of the ballet shots from this movie

Black Swan 2010

200

What's the oldest style of dance documented in history?

Belly dancing

300
This is the oldest theatre in the United States, founded by a touring circus group in 1809. It's first production was staged and performed in 1812

The Walnut

300

She is considered the best ballerina of all time

Anna Pavlova

300

How many current company members attended NJB School? Name them

Catherine, Eunice, Michael, Raynor
300

This documentary-style film follows 6 young dancers from around the world who meet to compete at the Youth American Grand Prix

First Position 2011

300

This musical is known as the first to appear on Broadway (1866)

The Black Crook 


400

This Stravinsky ballet caused a riot the day of its premier in 1913

The Rite of Spring

400

She was the first to dance a full-length ballet on pointe in 1832

Marie Taglioni

400

In NJB's first ever performance of The Nutcracker, this NYCB star dancer played the role of Cavelier

Edward Villella

400

12 students have begun their training at the renowned American Ballet Academy, where they encounter tremendous physical and mental stress while vying for a coveted spot in a celebrated dance company

Centerstage 2000

400

"The Little Colonel" features a tap routine from this 1935 dance icon

Shirley Temple

500

"The mother of modern dance" was best known for her free form movements, often times including flowy costumes. Ironically, her death was caused by her scarf getting stuck in a car door.

Isadora Duncan

500

King Louis XIV used dance as a way to show his absolute power over the people. After his mesmerizing performance in Ballet Royal de la Nuit, he was then referred to as this nickname

The Sun King

500

New Jersey Ballet was the FIRST company to perform this full-length ballet in the United States

Esmeralda 

500

Formerly known as the Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio, this dance school became famous under a different name when this TV show spiked in popularity

Dance Moms

Abby Lee Dance Company

500

Grand Rapids Minnesota holds an annual festival dedicated to this hometown Triple Threat. 

She died in 1969

Judy Garland

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