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The Sun King
Rebelling is Modern
Lords of the Dance
All that Jazz and More
Miscellaneous
100
Ballet began in this French King's Court
Who is King Louis XIV
100
Modern dance began as a revolt against this popular dance form
What is ballet
100
A choreographer has only one main objective
What is communicate
100
Everyone in the "Roaring 20's" were out doing these two dance crazes
What is the Charleston and black bottom
100
Perceiving through feeling
What is the aesthetic sense
200
The Ballet Russe was founded by this Russian art critic and ballet impresario
Who is Serge Diaghilev
200
Martha Graham was known for using this technique in her dances
What is "contraction and release"
200
Besides singing in the rain, this dancer loves to use animation and live action together in the popular films
Who is Gene Kelly
200
The "Father of Jazz Dance"
Who is Jack Cole
200
Creating movement spontaneously
What is improvisation
300
Famous for her portrayal of "The Dying Swan"
Who is Anna Pavlova
300
"Revelations" was choreographed to depict the religious heritage of African-Americans by this choreographer
Who is Alvin Ailey
300
Popular for his partnership with Ginger Rodgers, he was also known for filming dances that showcased the dancer's entire body
Who is Fred Astaire
300
Shirley Temple can be seen with this famous tap dancing artist in several movies
Who is Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
300
The three choreographic elements of dance
What is time, space, and energy
400
Ballerinas would stand like ducks-if wasn't for this creation by Pierre Beauchamp
What is the five basic ballet positions
400
"Fall and Recovery" were techniques used by these modern dancers
Who is Charles Weidman and Doris Humphrey
400
This movie director was famous for using beautiful girls in complex patterns and formations
Who is Busby Berkeley
400
This 1830's show featured African song and dance that was performed by whites in blackface
What is Minstrel shows
400
During the Renaissance Period, art became less of a group activity and more the creative product of ___________.
What is individual artists
500
This famous duo founded the New York City Ballet
Who is George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein
500
"Movement for movement's sake" was an idea created by this modern choreographer
Who is Merce Cunningham
500
Famous for revolutionizing dance in music videos
Who is Michael Jackson
500
Rhythms that characterize Jazz music and dance
What is syncopated
500
Unison dancing, storylines, and dramatic aspects were three characteristics of this dance-performed strictly for nobility
What is Bugaku