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1
What do his dances normally have?
A strong sense of character that almost always tell a story
A heavy influence from hip hop and irish line dancing
symbolic shapes and body positions to emphasize certain ideas or meanings
Saggy moves and weak arm lines
2
In 1998 he was awarded a what award for Services to Dance.
Nobal Prize
Tony Award
Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year
CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire)
3
The style is open to interpretation and lets the audience come to their own conclusions.
True
False
4
What is Contemporary?
A dance style created in the 17th centry
Contemporary is a fusion of all sorts of styles without a set rulebook
A modern type of art
A style for men only
5
When was Christopher Bruce born?
August 8th, 1965, in Nottingham England
November 22nd, 1977, in Liverpool England.
August 28th, 1973, in Manchester, England.
October 3rd, 1945, in Leicester, England.
6
Where was Christopher Bruce a Resident and Associate Choreographer from 1989 to 2021.
Northern Ballet
Houston Ballet
Rambert Dance School
Elmhurst Ballet
7
What Studio did he start dancing at?
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Sarah England School of Dance
Blythe School of theatre Dance
Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
8
Why did Christerpher Bruce start dancing ballet?
Because he father wanted him to play fotball so he did the opposite
To gain complete control over his body and movements
To strengthen his legs which were weak from contracting polio as an infant.
Because he was forced to choose a sport and ballet seemed like the best