Famous dancers
American choreographer; directed All That Jazz
Bob Fosse
Legs turned out, heel touching toe
5th position
Characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements
Ballet
To stretch
Tendu
CAPA began in what year
2017
First African American principle dancer in ABT
Misty Copeland
Position where the legs appear “crossed”
Croise
Percussion sounds are made with the feet
Tap
To disengage
Degage
CAPA has ____ active teachers
7
Russian male ballet dancer prominent in the 70’s and 80’s
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Opposite of crossed, means shaded
Efface
Less of a style more of a description of dance that is rooted in the diverse history of broadway musicals
Musical theatre
Raised leg is held at a 90 degree angle front or back. It’s either well bent or slightly (allongee)
Attitude
CAPA had how many temporary homes
2
Actor, singer, dancer and choreographer. He was the most influential person for film in his day. Known for his unbelievable tap skills
Fred Astaire
Separated or thrown apart
Ecarte
Combines modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet
Contemporary
Beating of the leg
Battement
Classes in the Academy officially began in what month
May
Most influential choreographer of the 20th century. The father of American ballet
Balanchine
Shouldered or shouldering
Epaule
Roots in Black American society that was popularized by big bands in the 30’s and 40’s
Jazz
Broken or breaking. Can begin on one foot or two. Can land on one foot or two
Brise
The name Crimson Academy was created in which place?
Roma Pizzaria