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Jazz Dance History

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jazz dance was created in the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following influenced the development of Jazz Dance?

a)

African American Culture

b)

Jazz Music

c)

Broadway Musicals

d)

Pop music, culture, and videos

3.

Jazz dance is influenced by

a)

ballet techniques and natural body expression

b)

modern techniques and movement

c)

ballroom techniques and music

d)

music and dancing

4.

The history of Jazz Dance evolved in pace with the ___________ and ___________ of each decade.

a)

music and moods

b)

instruments and music

c)

clothing and style

d)

music and people

5.

Many jazz techniques are influenced by ballet.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Katherine Dunham was credited with inventing what?

a)

The five basic positions of ballet

b)

Hip-hop

c)

The technique of isolationism

d)

Jazz dance

7.

Who was the “Father of Jazz Dance Technique and Theatre Dance”?

a)

Jack Cole

b)

Katherine Dunham

c)

Bob Fosse

d)

Michael Jackson

8.

Who choreographed Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”?

a)

Bob Fosse

b)

Katherine Dunham

c)

Jack Cole

d)

Mia Michaels

9.

Who was the "Moonwalk" inspired by?

a)

Katherine Dunham

b)

Bob Fosse

c)

Michael Jackson

d)

Janet Jackson

10.

Who are the three most influential jazz dancers and choreographers?

a)

Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Bob Fosse

b)

Katherine Dunham, Janet Jackson, Martha Graham

c)

Jack Cole, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse

d)

Martha Graham, Michael Jackson, Mia Michaels