Isadora Duncan and The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain

Isadora Duncan and The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video discusses Isadora Duncan, a pioneering dancer from San Francisco, known for her unique style around 1908. It highlights her famous blue curtain performance. The narrative shifts to a 2015 morning in Vancouver, where a piece titled 'The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain' is performed by Josh, Somi, and Bill T. The video concludes with a musical performance, engaging the audience with singing and music.

Read more

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Isadora Duncan?

A well-known actress from London

A celebrated singer from New York

A renowned dancer from San Francisco

A famous painter from Paris

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Isadora Duncan known for in her performances?

Standing still before moving

Painting on stage

Singing opera

Using a red curtain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year is the modern setting of the performance?

1908

2015

2000

1995

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the piece performed in Vancouver?

The Yellow Circle and the Green Curtain

The Green Circle and the Yellow Curtain

The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain

The Blue Circle and the Red Curtain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the performers mentioned in the musical section?

Josh, Somi, and Bill T.

John, Sarah, and Mike

Alex, Emma, and Chris

Tom, Lisa, and David

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the atmosphere of the final section of the performance?

Quiet and introspective

Sad and melancholic

Lively and engaging

Calm and serene

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What follows the musical performance in the final section?

Applause

A moment of silence

A dance routine

A speech