Founders part 1
Founders part 2
Class movements
100

Who founded the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1958?

Alvin Ailey

100
What is Horton's first name?
Lester
100
What are the two types of "T's"

Lateral (side) and front

200

Where did Jose Limon immigrate from?

Mexico
200

Who created the piece, "Wade in the Water"

Ailey

200

What is the name of the move where your ankles met your foot while jumping and traveling across the floor?

Prances

300

Who is known for creating a dance technique that emphasizes flat backs, lateral stretches, and release-swings?

Horton

300

What are the three main traits of Horton's movements?

Strong, sharp, isolated

300
A name of the move where your stood with your feet planted and brought your body down to the floor slowly

Primitive squat

400
Who did Limon start his modern company with?
Doris Humprehy
400

What is an emphasis on Limon's technique?

Emphasis on weight and momentum

400
Name of the jump where both knees are bent

Stag jumps

500

Which founder emphasized breathing and fall and recovery?

Limon

500

How many routines did Ailey choreograph in his lifetime?

80

500

Movement where you move your body by engaging your back muscles

Flat back

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