Ballet
Who is credited with helping to establish ballet as a formal art form by creating the first ballet school?
Louis XIV and Catherine de’ Medici
Who believed movement originated from the solar plexus?
Isadora Duncan
Who is known as the “Father of Hip Hop”?
DJ Kool Herc
Define "race".
Genetically Based
What do “dynamics” in dance refer to?
Variation and contrast in force or intensity
Ballet originally began as what type of performance?
Court entertainment for the aristocracy
Martha Graham’s technique is based on what principle?
Contraction and release
Name the four foundational pillars of hip hop.
DJing, MCing, Breaking, Graffiti
Define “ethnicity.”
Nationality and cultural tradition
After World War II, what helped shape modern popular culture?
Media, capitalism, and consumer marketing
What are two major differences between Romantic and Classical ballet?
Romantic = emotional and ethereal; Classical = structured and technical
What motivated early modern dance pioneers to rebel against ballet?
Desire for artistic freedom, individuality, and emotional expression
What did Kool Herc’s “breakbeat” technique create space for?
Dancers to perform during extended instrumental breaks
How does Camille A. Brown’s choreography connect Black social dance traditions and social justice?
She celebrates Black culture and uses dance to address identity, resilience, and justice
How does mass media influence how dance is shared today?
Through social media, streaming platforms, and viral trends
What technological innovation defined the Romantic era in ballet?
Pointe shoes and romantic tutus
How did Alvin Ailey use dance as a tool for cultural representation?
He celebrated African American culture and spirituality through modern dance
Name the three DJs often called the “Holy Trinity” of hip hop.
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash
How did Alvin Ailey’s Revelations address social themes?
By exploring religion, struggle, and freedom in African American life
List and define the three theories of art.
Imitation (imitation of nature and life), Expression (self expression and emotions), and form (dance can stand on its own without expression or imitation, more about impressive choreography)
Name one way ballet reflects the values of the aristocracy.
Focus on hierarchy, grace, and refinement mirroring royal society
What makes modern dance distinct from ballet?
Grounded movement, expression over form, and use of natural human gestures
How did hip hop serve as an outlet for social and political expression in the Bronx?
It gave marginalized youth a platform for creativity, community, and protest
How can dance function as activism?
By telling stories that challenge stereotypes and inspire change
How did Bill T. Jones’s dance Still/Here influence public perceptions of AIDS and people living with terminal illnesses, and what made the work socially significant?
It gave visibility and dignity to people living with AIDS and terminal illnesses by incorporating their personal stories and recorded voices into the choreography. It humanized their experiences at a time when AIDS carried heavy stigma.The piece challenged audiences to confront fear and prejudice. Arlene Croce