- What country is historically most famous for producing legendary ballet dancers? (choose one)
- Russia
- Turkey
- Brazil
- What do Michael Peters, George Balanchine, Bob Fosse and Alvin Ailey have in common as choreographers? (choose one)
- they were born in the same era and were contemporaries
- they each produced their own style of work resulting in iconographic style and images
- they were all choreographers in the ballet and modern mediums
- What was so revolutionary about Isadora Duncan?
- Which one of these is NOT an important element in choreography? (choose one)
- music
- space
- collaboration
- color
- time
- The language of ballet is French but it is also: (choose one)
- universal
- esoteric
- secret
- Which one of these women is NOT heralded as a female pioneer in modern dance.
- Isadora Duncan
- Ruth St. Denis
- Martha Graham
- Toni Basil
- Which of these are important characteristics in the training and maintenance of a professional dancer:
- technique and practice
- performance quality
- personal style and artistry
- healthy living though fitness and diet
- physical therapy
- all of the above
- In reference to Stravinsky and Nijinsky’s Rite of Spring , name another work of art that was bold and brave and also a failure before it was a success :
- Balanchine’s work in the world of ballet stands the test of time. Name 3 of his most famous works.
- What is Martha Graham’s work Errand Into the Maze about?
Bonus: (5 points) What 2 choreographers that we have studied in this class, working in ballet, both choreographed works to Aaron Copeland’s Rodeo?