How Well Do You Know Contemporary Dance? Test your knowledge about the ever-evolving art form of contemporary dance. alina90 published on December 14, 2023 Stacked 1/10 Which choreographer is known as the 'Father of Contemporary Dance'? Martha Graham Merce Cunningham Pina Bausch Alvin Ailey 2/10 Contemporary dance blends elements of which dance styles? Ballet and Jazz Hip-Hop and Tap Ballroom and Salsa Folk and Flamenco 3/10 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary dance? Improvisation Precision Fluidity Expressiveness 4/10 Who founded the iconic dance company 'Batsheva Dance Company'? Twyla Tharp Ohad Naharin Isadora Duncan William Forsythe 5/10 Which country is closely associated with the development of contemporary dance? United States Germany France Spain 6/10 In contemporary dance, what does 'site-specific' mean? Choreography performed outdoors Choreography with intricate footwork Choreography inspired by historical events Choreography performed in water 7/10 Who is known for popularizing the technique of 'release' in contemporary dance? Jose Limon Martha Graham Paul Taylor Anna Pavlova 8/10 Which famous contemporary dance company premiered the work 'Revelations'? Nederlands Dans Theater BalletBoyz Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Paris Opera Ballet 9/10 In which decade did contemporary dance gain significant recognition as an art form? 1920s 1960s 1980s 2000s 10/10 What is the purpose of a 'contact improvisation' in contemporary dance? To create intricate partnering To perform solos with high energy To explore historical narratives To incorporate acrobatic movements