WorksheetsModern History Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Modern Dance developed for what reason?
as a rebellion against ballet and to reject the vaudeville circuit
dancers thought their movement should be about fairytales
dance should be entertaining to watch
dance should have a set curriculum to follow
All of the following are characteristic of Modern dance EXCEPT
No set curriculum
No particular music
No parallel positions of the feet
No particular body type
Who were the Big Four of Modern Dance?
Graham, Humphrey, Weidman, Holm
Duncan, Fuller, Shawn, St. Denis
Graham, Humphrey, Taylor, Limon
Weidman, Holm, Hawkins, Cunningham
What were the works of the Big Four and Second Generation about?
Nature
Politics
the American Spirit
Personal Background
Typically, in Modern Dance, your feet and legs are in (a) position.
What Modern dance pioneer studied dance and other cultures in the Caribbean?
Alvin Ailey
Katherine Dunham
Doris Humphrey
Martha Graham
What Modern Dance pioneer is credited with starting the Modern dance movement in Los Angeles?
Merce Cunningham
Paul Taylor
Alvin Ailey
Lester Horton
A famous student from Mexico, (a) took over the company for Doris Humphrey when she could no longer dance due to an injury.
What Modern dance company is known for "shadow dancing?"
Garth Fagan Dance Company
White Oak Dance Project
Pilobolus
Alvin Ailey Dance Company
What Modern dance choreographer danced for Paul Taylor and has created numerous Broadway shows? She is also known for her humorous and innovative work.
Martha Graham
Twyla Tharp
Katherine Dunham
Isadora Duncan
