Explore the World of Contemporary Dance
Explore the World of Contemporary Dance
Test your knowledge of contemporary dance with this engaging quiz! From its expressive styles to influential figures, challenge yourself and find out how much you really know.
Whether you're a dancer, teacher, or simply a dance enthusiast, this quiz will cover:
- Key terminology and techniques
- Prominent figures in the dance world
- Cultural influences on dance styles
Fill in the blank: Contemporary is a style of dance that is expressive and combines modern, ballet, lyrical, and __________ dance forms.
Jazz
Tango
Ballroom
Tap
When a dancer moves freely in the moment of the performance thereby portraying the emotion behind the piece freely, this is known as what technique?
Masking
Choreographing
Improvising
Rehearsing
True or false? Contemporary is known for its strictness meaning there is always a right and wrong way to the technique.
True
False
Which of the following statements is true?
Contemporary dance marks a period in time.
Contemporary dance evolves to remain contemporary to the times.
Who is often referred to as the 'father' of contemporary dance?
Merce Cunningham
Robert Hoffman
Mikhail Fokin
Bojangles
Which modern technique tends to concentrate on the use of contraction, release, fall and recovery. This style is also characterized by abdominal and pelvic contractions and floor work.
Cunningham Technique
Limon Technique
Graham Technique
Release
Which of the following are NOT related to modern dance?
Contact Improvisation
Vaganova Technique
Fall and Recovery
Contract and Release
The choreography of Alvin Ailey is centered around which cultural heritage?
Scottish
Irish-Celtic
Caribbean
African-American
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