20th&21st century Ballet

Question 1

What Native American Tribe/Nation was Maria Tallchief a member of?

Accepted Answer

Osage

Question 2

Which of the following can be classified as Noe-classical ballets?

Accepted Answer

Agon, Serenade

Question 3

Arthur Mitchell was the co-founder and Artistic DIrector of what company?

Accepted Answer

Dance Theater of Harlem

Question 4

Who was the first African American dancer in New York City Ballet?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Mitchell

Question 5

One way that Arthur Mitchell was similar to George Balanchine was that

Accepted Answer

they both worked closely with their composers when choreographing works.

Question 6

One of the reasons that Balanchine became a choreographer was

Accepted Answer

He had to stop dancing because of an injury.

Question 7

Balanchine&#x27;s choreographic style is best represented by the term

Accepted Answer

modern, neo-classical

Question 8

Neo-classic ballet choreography is defined by its used of clean lines, strong technique, and abstract & plotless themes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Balanchine is to Stravinsky as Arthur Mitchell is to Tania Leon

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Maria Tacchief was known for her adagio and extensions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

One thing that made Balanchine unique as a choreographer was

Accepted Answer

he was a professioanlly trained musician

Question 12

The School of American Ballet was started in

Accepted Answer

1934

Question 13

The Nutcracker Ballet is based on a novel adapted by Alexander Dumas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Who was the first "American Prima Ballerina"?

Accepted Answer

Maria Tallchief

Questions 14