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WorksheetsJazz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Jazz dance originated in what time period?
a)
1700's
b)
1900's
c)
1800's
d)
1600's
2.
Jazz dance was created by African Amercians who were?
a)
very wealthy
b)
brought over from Africa to America in slave ships
c)
talented dancers
d)
celebrating
3.
The movements in Jazz created by African Americans were an expression of what?
a)
Their culture
b)
Their mood
c)
Their suffering
d)
Their happiness
4.
What city created the famous Jazz music culture?
a)
Oklahoma City
b)
Las Angeles
c)
New Orleans
d)
Miami
5.
In the 1930's-1960's what part of entertainment did Jazz become popular in?
a)
Television
b)
Music Theatre
c)
Radio
6.
What female choreographer created isolations?
a)
Mia Michaels
b)
Gillian Lynne
c)
Katherine Dunham
7.
What famous musical did Jerome Robbins choreograph?
a)
West Side Story
b)
Oklahoma
c)
Chicago
d)
Annie
8.
What famous musical is Bob Fosse famous for?
a)
Fosse
b)
West Side Story
c)
Annie
d)
Hello Dolly
9.
Mia Michaels is known to show what in her choreography?
a)
Body Isolation Movements
b)
Curved Shoulders
c)
Dancers dancing in plie
d)
Expression through dance
10.
Bob Fosse signature style includes which of the following?
a)
Dancers danced in plie
b)
Curved Shoulders
c)
Expression through dance
d)
Body Isolation movements
11.
Jack Cole combined what dance styles to create his signature style?
a)
Jazz, Ballet
b)
Modern, ballet, hip hop
c)
Jazz, Ballet, Ethnic
d)
Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet
12.
Jerome Robbins was big on what aspect in his choreography?
a)
Curved Shoulders
b)
Precise musical timing
c)
Expression through dance
d)
Turned in feet
13.
What choreographer uses a bigger space throughout the performance then moves to a smaller more isolated space at the end of the performance?
a)
Bob Fosse
b)
Mia Michaels
c)
Jack Cole
d)
Jerome Robbins
14.
What choreographer incorporated ethnic movements into their Jazz movements?
a)
Jack Cole
b)
Mia Michaels
c)
Jerome Robbins
d)
Bob Fosse
15.
What choreographer used black hats?
a)
Jack Cole
b)
Jerome Robbins
c)
Bob Fosse
d)
Mia Michaels
16.
What choreographer uses high and wild like energy during performances?
a)
Bob Fosse
b)
Mia Michaels
c)
Jerome Robbins
d)
Jack Cole
17.
What choreographer used lots of space during performances?
a)
Jack Cole
b)
Jerome Robbins
c)
Mia Michaels
d)
Bob Fosse
18.
What choreographer used turned in feet?
a)
Bob Fosse
b)
Jerome Robbins
c)
Jack Cole
d)
Mia Michaels
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