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Dance Scholars: Dance and Race

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the relationship between dance and race. It covers topics such as the history of racial discrimination in dance, the contributions of dancers of color to the art form, and the current state of diversity in the dance world.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a form of racial discrimination that has been historically prevalent in the dance world?

  1. Blackface

  2. Yellowface

  3. Redface

  4. Brownface


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Redface is a form of racial discrimination that has been historically prevalent in the entertainment industry, but it is not specifically associated with the dance world.

Who was the first African American ballerina to dance with a major classical ballet company?

  1. Misty Copeland

  2. Raven Wilkinson

  3. Janet Collins

  4. Aesha Ash


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Raven Wilkinson was the first African American ballerina to dance with a major classical ballet company, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, in 1955.

Which dance company was founded in 1968 with the mission of promoting the work of African American choreographers and dancers?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. The Dance Theatre of Harlem

  3. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble

  4. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1968 by Alvin Ailey, a renowned African American dancer and choreographer.

What is the name of the annual festival that celebrates the diversity of dance in New York City?

  1. The Dance Parade

  2. The New York Dance Festival

  3. The Dance on the Pier Festival

  4. The World Dance Movement Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Parade is an annual festival that celebrates the diversity of dance in New York City. It features dance performances from all over the world.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that dancers of color often face in the dance world?

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Discrimination

  3. Lack of opportunities

  4. Equal pay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dancers of color often face stereotyping, discrimination, and lack of opportunities in the dance world, but they generally receive equal pay as their white counterparts.

What is the name of the movement that seeks to promote diversity and inclusion in the dance world?

  1. The Dance Diversity Project

  2. The Dance Inclusion Initiative

  3. The Dance Equity Project

  4. The Dance Justice Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Diversity Project is a movement that seeks to promote diversity and inclusion in the dance world. It was founded in 2016 by a group of dancers, choreographers, and dance educators.

What is the name of the organization that works to advance racial equity in the dance field?

  1. The Dance/USA Racial Equity Task Force

  2. The Dance Advancement Fund

  3. The Dance Foundation

  4. The Dance Institute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance/USA Racial Equity Task Force is an organization that works to advance racial equity in the dance field. It was founded in 2016 by Dance/USA, a national service organization for the professional dance community.

Which of the following is NOT a way that dancers of color can challenge racial discrimination in the dance world?

  1. Speaking out against racism

  2. Supporting dance companies that are committed to diversity

  3. Creating their own dance companies

  4. Refusing to perform in works that perpetuate stereotypes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While dancers of color can challenge racial discrimination in the dance world by speaking out against racism, supporting dance companies that are committed to diversity, and creating their own dance companies, they cannot refuse to perform in works that perpetuate stereotypes, as this would limit their artistic freedom.

What is the name of the dance company that was founded in 1970 to provide opportunities for dancers of color to perform and create new work?

  1. The Dance Theatre of Harlem

  2. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble

  3. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

  4. The Philadanco Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Theatre of Harlem was founded in 1970 to provide opportunities for dancers of color to perform and create new work. It is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world.

Which of the following is NOT a way that dance can be used to promote racial understanding and reconciliation?

  1. Bringing people of different races together to dance

  2. Creating dance works that explore racial themes

  3. Using dance to educate people about racial history

  4. Using dance to raise money for racial justice organizations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While dance can be used to bring people of different races together, create dance works that explore racial themes, and use dance to educate people about racial history, it cannot be used to raise money for racial justice organizations, as this would be a form of fundraising.

What is the name of the dance company that was founded in 1979 to promote the work of Asian American choreographers and dancers?

  1. The Asian American Dance Theatre

  2. The Dance Company of the Americas

  3. The East West Dance Company

  4. The Pacific Dance Ensemble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian American Dance Theatre was founded in 1979 to promote the work of Asian American choreographers and dancers. It is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that dance companies face in promoting diversity and inclusion?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of awareness of the importance of diversity

  3. Lack of qualified dancers of color

  4. Lack of support from the dance community


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While dance companies may face challenges such as lack of funding, lack of awareness of the importance of diversity, and lack of support from the dance community, they generally do not face a lack of qualified dancers of color.

What is the name of the organization that works to promote diversity and inclusion in the dance field in the United Kingdom?

  1. The Dance Diversity Project UK

  2. The Dance Inclusion Initiative UK

  3. The Dance Equity Project UK

  4. The Dance Justice Project UK


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Diversity Project UK is an organization that works to promote diversity and inclusion in the dance field in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2016 by a group of dancers, choreographers, and dance educators.

Which of the following is NOT a way that dance can be used to challenge racial stereotypes?

  1. Creating dance works that challenge stereotypes

  2. Using dance to educate people about different cultures

  3. Using dance to promote cross-cultural understanding

  4. Using dance to raise money for racial justice organizations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While dance can be used to create dance works that challenge stereotypes, use dance to educate people about different cultures, and use dance to promote cross-cultural understanding, it cannot be used to raise money for racial justice organizations, as this would be a form of fundraising.

What is the name of the dance company that was founded in 1982 to promote the work of Native American choreographers and dancers?

  1. The American Indian Dance Theatre

  2. The Dance Company of the Americas

  3. The East West Dance Company

  4. The Pacific Dance Ensemble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Indian Dance Theatre was founded in 1982 to promote the work of Native American choreographers and dancers. It is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world.

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