How Well Do You Know Contemporary Dance?

How Well Do You Know Contemporary Dance?

Test your knowledge about the ever-evolving art form of contemporary dance.

published on December 14, 2023
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Which choreographer is known as the 'Father of Contemporary Dance'?

Which choreographer is known as the 'Father of Contemporary Dance'?
Martha Graham
Merce Cunningham
Pina Bausch
Alvin Ailey
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Contemporary dance blends elements of which dance styles?

Contemporary dance blends elements of which dance styles?
Ballet and Jazz
Hip-Hop and Tap
Ballroom and Salsa
Folk and Flamenco
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary dance?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary dance?
Improvisation
Precision
Fluidity
Expressiveness
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Who founded the iconic dance company 'Batsheva Dance Company'?

Twyla Tharp
Ohad Naharin
Isadora Duncan
William Forsythe
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Which country is closely associated with the development of contemporary dance?

Which country is closely associated with the development of contemporary dance?
United States
Germany
France
Spain
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In contemporary dance, what does 'site-specific' mean?

In contemporary dance, what does 'site-specific' mean?
Choreography performed outdoors
Choreography with intricate footwork
Choreography inspired by historical events
Choreography performed in water
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Who is known for popularizing the technique of 'release' in contemporary dance?

Who is known for popularizing the technique of 'release' in contemporary dance?
Jose Limon
Martha Graham
Paul Taylor
Anna Pavlova
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Which famous contemporary dance company premiered the work 'Revelations'?

Which famous contemporary dance company premiered the work 'Revelations'?
Nederlands Dans Theater
BalletBoyz
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Paris Opera Ballet
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In which decade did contemporary dance gain significant recognition as an art form?

In which decade did contemporary dance gain significant recognition as an art form?
1920s
1960s
1980s
2000s
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What is the purpose of a 'contact improvisation' in contemporary dance?

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