Modern Dance History

Modern Dance History

Assessment

Flashcard

Physical Ed

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Crista Melancon

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Whose technique was based on contraction and release, and on breath and oppositional force?

Back

Martha Graham

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which modern forerunner used color, fabric, movement, sound, and light to create innovative dances as a complete theatrical experience?

Back

Loie Fuller

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which choreographer created a series of solos based on oriental deities, and performed them throughout Europe? Options: Trisha Brown, Paul Taylor, Ruth St Denis, Loie Fuller

Back

Ruth St Denis

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who established a company of all male dancers?

Back

Ted Shawn

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which forerunner used natural body movements to express emotion and spontaneously interpret the music? Options: Loie Fuller, Paul Taylor, Isadora Duncan, Ted Shawn

Back

Loie Fuller

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which choreographer was married to Ruth St Denis and, together, they established the Denishawn School of Dance?

Back

Ted Shawn

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which dancer/choreographer published The Art of Making Dances in 1950?

Back

Doris Humphrey

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