Jazz History

Jazz History

9th - 12th Grade

14 Qs

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Jazz History

Jazz History

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Arts, Performing Arts, Education

9th - 12th Grade

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Ms. Shick

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14 questions

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1.

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5 mins • 1 pt

How many periods of time does Jazz Dance encompass? (number only)

2.

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What type of dance does historian Marshall Sterns label the roots of Jazz dance as? (one word answer)

3.

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What form of entertainment portrayed blacks in a stereotypical and degrading way? (One word answer)

4.

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What is the name of the famous dancer who was in the Broadway show “Shuffle Along” which opened in 1921? (First and Last name only)

5.

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5 mins • 1 pt

Which dance gave choreographers a wealth of new material? (Two word answer)

6.

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5 mins • 1 pt

What two choreographers from the “early vernacular dances” paved the way for the next era of choreographers? (First and last name only - _______________ and _________)

7.

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What is the name of the person who is the father of modern theatrical jazz dance? (First and last name only)

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