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Horton History
Horton Warm Up
Horton Across the Floor
Horton's Impact
100
Between the 1920's - the 1940's, this man created the Horton Technique
Who is Lester Horton?
100

Standing in first parallel, a dancer drops their head and articulates through each vertebrae of the spine until they touch the floor

What is a roll down?

100

In Egyptian culture, the peasants would hold processionals which helped influence this Horton movement

What are Egyptian walks? 

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What are Egyptian arms? 


100
This is Horton's longest lasting legacy

What is the Horton technique?


200

This dance company was one of the first racially integrated dance companies in the United States 

What is the Lester Horton Dance Theater? 

200

Often described as a table to get dancers to perform this movement correctly

What is a flat back?

200

This Horton position is heavily influenced by this picture and pictures alike

What is a deep stag? 

200

Although our stage is small, as dancers we still want to be able to make movements big. This Horton characteristic allows for this

What is dynamic use of space?

300

After being born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Horton moved to this state to nurture his artistic vision

What is California? 
300

This movement was influenced by how cavemen/women and Asian's sit

What is a primitive squat?

300

Closed egyptian arms, straight torso, working leg bent over a bent standing leg, rotating 360 degrees

What is a figure 4 turn? 

300

Horton trained this male dancer, who also has their own dance theatre in the city. Hint: Some of you went on a trip to see the company

Who is Alvin Ailey? 

400

Horton's technique is very influenced by different cultures such as American, African, Asian, and ________

What is Western? 

400

Using anatomy as an influence, this movement means side

What is a lateral?

400

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S, _______,U, V, W, X,Y,Z

What is a Lateral T?

400

Each one of these focuses on specific muscle groups: allowing a dancer to become strong throughout their entire body. 

What are fortifications?


500

These two people were significant influences on Horton's dance technique

Who are Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn?

500

Horton really loved the use of anatomy, so much so, he created this movement that balances on the tailbone

What is a coccyx balance? 

500

By adding this one word, it changes the movement from a traditional jazz or ballet step to a Horton movement

What is an Egyptian chainé turn?

500
Whether your favorite style is majorette, hip hop, or ballet, due to the diversity of the technique, Horton creates this type of dancer

What is a well rounded dancer?