SDI Dance History

Which two countries are accredited for popularizing ballet?

• Italy and Frace

• Russia and Germany

• France and Belgium

• USA and Russia

What style of Tap did the Nicholas Brothers perform?

• Classical

• Flash Act

• Rhythm

• Musical Theatre

Who choreographed the iconic piece, Lamentations?

• George Balanchine

• Alvin Ailey

• Martha Graham

• Pina Bausch

Which style has it's roots in African dance?

• Jazz

• Tap

• Jazz and Tap

• Neither

Who choreographed "neoclassical" ballets?

• Marius Petipa

• George Balanchine

• Sergei Diaghilev

• Twyla Tharp

Isadora Duncan danced barefoot

• True

• False

Alvin Ailey choreographed which piece?

• Rite of Spring

• Revelations

• Jewels

• The Nutcracker

A shuffle has how many sounds?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

Gene Kelly was the lead in Singing in the Rain

• True

• False

Who was John Cage?

• Modern choreographer

• Isadora Duncan's influence

• Musician that was known for working with Cunningham

• Balanchine dancer