The History of Dance Criticism

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Who is considered the first dance critic?

  1. Jean-Georges Noverre

  2. Theophile Gautier

  3. George Balanchine

  4. Edwin Denby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean-Georges Noverre is considered the first dance critic because he was the first to write extensively about dance in a critical and analytical way.

What was the name of the first dance criticism journal?

  1. The Dancing Times

  2. Dance Magazine

  3. Ballet Review

  4. Dance Chronicle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dancing Times was the first dance criticism journal. It was founded in London in 1894.

Who was the first American dance critic?

  1. Edwin Denby

  2. John Martin

  3. Walter Terry

  4. Clive Barnes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edwin Denby was the first American dance critic. He began writing about dance in the 1920s and was a major influence on the development of American dance criticism.

What was the name of the first book-length study of dance criticism?

  1. Dance Criticism: A History and Guide

  2. The Dance Critics

  3. Dance Criticism: A Reader

  4. Dance Criticism: The State of the Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Criticism: A History and Guide was the first book-length study of dance criticism. It was written by Ann Daly and published in 1992.

What is the name of the current leading journal of dance criticism?

  1. Dance Research Journal

  2. Dance Chronicle

  3. The Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices

  4. Dance Criticism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance Criticism is the current leading journal of dance criticism. It was founded in 1987 and is published by the Dance Critics Association.

What are some of the major trends in dance criticism today?

  1. A focus on the social and political context of dance

  2. An emphasis on the dancer's body and movement

  3. A greater appreciation for different dance genres

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are major trends in dance criticism today.

What are some of the challenges facing dance criticism today?

  1. The lack of funding for dance criticism

  2. The difficulty of finding qualified dance critics

  3. The increasing commercialization of dance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges facing dance criticism today.

What is the future of dance criticism?

  1. Dance criticism will become more interdisciplinary

  2. Dance criticism will become more global

  3. Dance criticism will become more accessible to the general public

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are possible futures for dance criticism.

What is the most important quality of a good dance critic?

  1. Knowledge of dance history and theory

  2. The ability to write clearly and concisely

  3. The ability to think critically about dance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important qualities of a good dance critic.

What is the role of dance criticism in society?

  1. To inform the public about dance

  2. To educate dance students and professionals

  3. To promote dance as an art form

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of dance criticism in society.

What is the relationship between dance criticism and dance history?

  1. Dance criticism is a form of dance history

  2. Dance history is a form of dance criticism

  3. Dance criticism and dance history are two separate but related fields

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance criticism and dance history are two separate but related fields. Dance criticism is the analysis and evaluation of dance performances, while dance history is the study of the development of dance over time.

What is the relationship between dance criticism and dance journalism?

  1. Dance criticism is a form of dance journalism

  2. Dance journalism is a form of dance criticism

  3. Dance criticism and dance journalism are two separate but related fields

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance criticism and dance journalism are two separate but related fields. Dance criticism is the analysis and evaluation of dance performances, while dance journalism is the reporting of news and information about dance.

What is the relationship between dance criticism and dance education?

  1. Dance criticism is a form of dance education

  2. Dance education is a form of dance criticism

  3. Dance criticism and dance education are two separate but related fields

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance criticism and dance education are two separate but related fields. Dance criticism is the analysis and evaluation of dance performances, while dance education is the teaching of dance skills and knowledge.

What is the relationship between dance criticism and dance performance?

  1. Dance criticism is a form of dance performance

  2. Dance performance is a form of dance criticism

  3. Dance criticism and dance performance are two separate but related fields

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance criticism and dance performance are two separate but related fields. Dance criticism is the analysis and evaluation of dance performances, while dance performance is the actual execution of dance movements.

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