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WorksheetsAlvin Ailey and Choreography Quiz
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 17mins
What year was Alvin Ailey born?
1929
1931
1945
1950
Which state was Alvin Ailey born in?
California
New York
Texas
Florida
Who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?
George Balanchine
Martha Graham
Alvin Ailey
Merce Cunningham
What is the masterpiece of Alvin Ailey known for its fusion of modern dance techniques and African-American cultural themes?
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
Revelations
Giselle
What is one of the goals of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?
To focus solely on classical ballet
To celebrate African-American culture through dance
To perform only in the United States
To limit performances to modern dance
How many countries has the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater performed in?
Over 50 countries
Over 60 countries
Over 70 countries
Over 80 countries
What is the signature style of Alvin Ailey's choreography described as?
A blend of classical ballet and jazz
A unique blend of modern dance, ballet, and African-American cultural influences
A combination of traditional folk dances
A fusion of contemporary dance and theatrical techniques
How does Alvin Ailey's legacy continue to influence the world of dance?
Through annual dance festivals worldwide
Through the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
By promoting international dance competitions
Through online dance tutorials
How is Alvin Ailey's impact on the dance world described?
Limited
Profound with a lasting legacy of artistic excellence and cultural significance
Negligible
Mainly focused on commercial success
Who were among Alvin Ailey's influences in dance?
Isadora Duncan and Mikhail Baryshnikov
Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Martha Graham, Lester Horton, and Katherine Dunham
George Balanchine and Merce Cunningham
Which of the following best describes Alvin Ailey's commitment in his choreographic works?
Diversity and inclusion
Technical precision only
Historical narratives
Competitive dance styles
What is one of Alvin Ailey's choreographic works mentioned that continues to inspire audiences worldwide?
Giselle
Swan Lake
Revelations
The Nutcracker
Retrograde is a choreographic device in which...
Movements are done in A B C order
The choreographer rewinds the motion so they are done backward
Movements and energy in a sequence are reversed like the rewinding of a film.
Movements are done in a circle
Katherine Dunham developed the (a) modern dance technique.
When all dancers dance the same actions at the same time it's called...?
clone
non-unison
unison
canon
What was a key theme in Alvin Ailey's choreography?
The use of classical music
The exploration of European dance forms
The exploration of African-American experiences through dance
The use of modern technology in dance
Accumulation is a choreographic device in which...
Dancers are added to a series of movements with a ripple effect
Sequences of gestures are added to excite the audience
A choreographic device where new movements or dancers are added to a movement pattern in a successive manner
When a dancer performs a series of movements and other dancers don't move at all
When dancers dance the same actions, but start at different times, it's called:
ripple effect
unison
the wave
canon
What is the difference between a ripple and a canon in dance?
When two dancers dance together, it's called:
duet
trio
solo
us
Contrast in dance choreography is:
A choreographic device where everyone moves in slow motion
When the dancers all move together at the same time
A choreographic device where dance movements are adjusted to create oppositions, making contrasts such as high/low, tensile and flowing, fast and slow
The difference between moving slowly across the stage
What themes do Alvin Ailey's works explore?
Love and relationships
Spirituality, freedom, and the African-American experience
Political and social issues
Nature and environment
Martha Graham developed the (a) modern dance technique.
When dancers dance different actions at the same time it's called:
non-unison
canon
unison
freestyle
When one dancer initiates a movement pattern and then all of the others repeat that pattern, this is called...
Change and response
Call in order
Call and response
Response to move
Every dance must have...
poem
beginning
middle
end
Which of the following best describes the elements of dance?
Formations, power, limbs, breath, developpe
Energy, Excitement, Songs, timing, ballet
movements, rhythm, music, space, thought
Body, Energy, Space, Time
What is choreography primarily considered as?
Building a fantasy
The art of making dances
Making a collage
Being present with others
Where is the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater based?
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York City
Atlanta
Circle, line, "V", and diamond are examples of what in dance?
Letters
Shapes
Formations
Drawings
When parts of a dance are seen more than once, it's called...?
Circular
Sequence
Unison
Repetition/Motif
Which elements are essential in choreographing dances?
Body/Action, Energy, Space, Time
Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Touching
Jump, Turn, Roll, Stretch
Arms, Legs, Emotion, Music
What is an example of theme and variation in dance?
12345
A A1 A2 A3
ABACADA
ABABAB
In what year was the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater founded?
1945
1958
1960
1971
A movement that happens one after another by one count is called:
Formation
Level
Space
Ripple
Dancers are arranged in a __________ on stage.
ABA Format
Contagion/Ripple
Space
Formation
Movement through high, medium, and low space is also known as:
ABA Format
Space
Contagion/Ripple
Levels
When a dance or theme of a dance starts how it ends, that's considered......
Space
ABA Format
Contagion/Ripple
Formation
Unison, rhythm, tempo, and groups all describe which element of dance?
ABA Format
Contagion/Ripple
Time
Space
Where dancers are looking during a performance is also considered........
Placement
Rhythm
Groups
Focus
When all dancers move at the same time, this is called?
Unison
Focus
Rhythm
Tempo
What term is used to describe repetitive patterns within the music?
Direction
Rhythm
Unison
Tempo
What is it called when a movement is introduced by one dancer and then repeated exactly by another?
Theme
Contagion/Ripple
Level
Canon/Pick up
Lestern Horton developed the (a) modern dance technique.
What does the term 'Pathway' refer to in dance?
Movement that happens one after another
Repetitive patterns within the music
Movement gesture that is developed in a dance
Direction taken across the floor
