The Evolution of Dance Quiz

What is the primary focus of modern dance, which emerged as a rebellion against ballet's constraints?

• Codified movements

• Natural movement and emotional expression

• Technical precision

• Partnering and lifts

Which dance genre emerged in the early 20th century from African-American vernacular traditions and celebrated improvisation?

• Ballet

• Jazz

• Hip-Hop

• Ballroom

From which country did ballet emerge in the 15th century?

• France

• Russia

• Italy

• United Kingdom

What is one of the key elements that ballet emphasizes?

• Improvisation

• Precision, grace, and technical mastery

• Percussive movements

• Body isolations

What is the main principle of the Cunningham Technique?

• Contraction and release

• Emotional expression and storytelling

• Spatial awareness and rhythmic precision

• Partnering and lifting

Which two key figures shaped the evolution of ballet into a highly technical art form?

• Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham

• Akram Khan and Pina Bausch

• Marius Petipa and George Balanchine

• Jack Cole and Bob Fosse

Unlike ballet's defiance of gravity, modern dance embraces it, utilizing what as primary sources of movement and expression?

• Legs and feet

• Arms and hands

• The torso, breath, and floor work

• Elaborate sets and costumes

The 'Graham Technique' is built on which two principles?

• Spatial awareness and rhythmic precision

• Contraction and release

• Improvisation and spontaneity

• Fluidity and versatility

Which dance genre is described as a 'fusion of styles' that 'pushes artistic boundaries and explores human experiences'?

• Classical Ballet

• Contemporary

• Jazz

• Modern

What is one of the 'signature elements' of Jazz Dance?

• En pointe

• Body isolations

• Turnout

• Freezes