The Mothers
The weather changed and the soloist dies
What is Rite of Spring?
This choreographer is known for his works relating to chain gangs and childhood play.
Who is Donald McKayle? "Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder" and "Games."
This style of dance, featuring intricate footwork and spins, gained global popularity in the late 1970's
What is hip-hop?
This choreographer developed a dance technique that emphasizes a strong anatomy, angular shapes and isolations
Who is Matt Mattox
What are the 5 elements of Hip-Hop
DJ, Dancing, Music, Graffiti, Knowledge Wisdom and Understanding
The dancers shined like the sun.
The Civil Rights Movement inspired the creation of this company in New York.
This dance originated in this country and incorporates elements from African-American vernacular dance.
What is Jazz?
They danced in angular shapes in black and white. The dance had no meaning.
What is Agon by Balanchine
Philadelphia Ballet Teacher Integrating ballet.
Who is Anthony Turdor?
I am a dancer not a singer
Who is Bella Lewinsky?
This avant gaurde choreographer created work to center the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Who is Bill T Jones?
This influential Jazz dancer and choreographer was known for his unique style that included turned-in knees and sideways shuffling.
Who is Bob Fosse?
The dance was prohibited and legally prohibited.
What is indigenous dance
Remaking of Romeo and Juliet
Who is Rennie Harris
What is Stormy Weather by Katherine Dunham
This dance expressed southern and religious upbringing.
What Revaltions
The Charleston and Lindy Hop are popular dance styles that started during the 1920's
What is social dance?
Bharatanatyam
A major female contributor to Jazz Scholarship
Who is Ama Wray?
The Horton legacy continues.
Who is Judith Jamison?
Using his Indian roots he revolutionize contemporary modern dance.
Who is Arkam Khan
This style of dance requires a covering of the shoulders and jumping
What is Fancy Shawl ?
How does ballet change by coming of center, isolating, and add polyrhythms.
What is the Africanist Aesthetic?
Mexican-American choreographer, known for his powerful and dramatic modern dance works, created the famous piece "The Moor's Pavane" in 1949.
Who is José Limón?