Historic Dance Palaces

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about historic dance palaces, which were once popular venues for social dancing and entertainment.
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Which of these is not a famous historic dance palace?

  1. The Savoy Ballroom

  2. The Cotton Club

  3. The Roseland Ballroom

  4. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is a luxury hotel chain, not a historic dance palace.

The Savoy Ballroom was located in which city?

  1. New York City

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Savoy Ballroom was located in Harlem, New York City.

Which dance style was particularly popular at the Cotton Club?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Foxtrot

  4. Tango


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cotton Club was known for its jazz music and Lindy Hop dancing.

The Roseland Ballroom was known for its:

  1. Big band music

  2. Swing dancing

  3. Art Deco architecture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Roseland Ballroom was famous for its big band music, swing dancing, and Art Deco architecture.

Which historic dance palace was a popular venue for Latin music and dancing?

  1. The Palladium Ballroom

  2. The Apollo Theater

  3. The Copacabana

  4. The Latin Quarter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Palladium Ballroom was known for its Latin music and dancing, particularly mambo and salsa.

The Apollo Theater was primarily known for:

  1. Jazz performances

  2. R&B concerts

  3. Amateur night competitions

  4. Broadway musicals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Apollo Theater was famous for its amateur night competitions, which launched the careers of many legendary musicians.

The Copacabana was located in which city?

  1. New York City

  2. Miami

  3. Las Vegas

  4. Los Angeles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Copacabana was located in New York City, on West 47th Street.

Which historic dance palace was known as the 'Home of the Big Bands'?

  1. The Glen Island Casino

  2. The Aragon Ballroom

  3. The Riviera Theatre

  4. The Trianon Ballroom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Glen Island Casino, located in New Rochelle, New York, was known as the 'Home of the Big Bands' due to its frequent performances by famous big bands.

The Aragon Ballroom was located in which city?

  1. Chicago

  2. Detroit

  3. Cleveland

  4. Pittsburgh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aragon Ballroom was located in Chicago, Illinois.

Which historic dance palace was known for its elaborate stage shows?

  1. The Folies Bergère

  2. The Moulin Rouge

  3. The Lido de Paris

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Folies Bergère, the Moulin Rouge, and the Lido de Paris were all known for their elaborate stage shows, featuring dancers, singers, and other performers.

The Trianon Ballroom was located in which city?

  1. London

  2. Paris

  3. Berlin

  4. Vienna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Trianon Ballroom was located in London, England.

Which historic dance palace was known as the 'World's Most Beautiful Ballroom'?

  1. The Palais de Danse

  2. The Crystal Ballroom

  3. The Grand Ballroom

  4. The Rainbow Room


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rainbow Room, located on the 65th floor of the Rockefeller Center in New York City, was known as the 'World's Most Beautiful Ballroom'.

The Crystal Ballroom was located in which city?

  1. San Francisco

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Las Vegas

  4. Miami


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crystal Ballroom was located in San Francisco, California.

Which historic dance palace was known for its Art Deco design?

  1. The Palais de Danse

  2. The Crystal Ballroom

  3. The Grand Ballroom

  4. The Rainbow Room


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Palais de Danse, located in Los Angeles, California, was known for its Art Deco design.

The Grand Ballroom was located in which city?

  1. New York City

  2. Chicago

  3. Detroit

  4. Cleveland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grand Ballroom was located in Detroit, Michigan.

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