Dance Documentaries and Specials

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Which dance documentary follows the journey of a young dancer from the slums of Mumbai to the world stage?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Dance With Me

  3. Born to Dance

  4. ABCD: Any Body Can Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ABCD: Any Body Can Dance is a 2013 Indian dance film directed by Remo D'Souza. It follows the journey of a young dancer from the slums of Mumbai to the world stage.

Which dance documentary explores the history and evolution of Bharatanatyam, one of India's classical dance forms?

  1. Bharatanatyam: A Living Tradition

  2. The Dance of Shiva

  3. Kathakali: The Divine Dance

  4. Kuchipudi: The Dance of Grace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam: A Living Tradition is a 1987 Indian documentary film directed by Mrinal Sen. It explores the history and evolution of Bharatanatyam, one of India's classical dance forms.

Which dance documentary showcases the vibrant and diverse dance traditions of India?

  1. India: A Celebration of Dance

  2. The Dance of India

  3. Incredible India: Dance

  4. Rhythm of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India: A Celebration of Dance is a 2004 Indian documentary film directed by Mira Nair. It showcases the vibrant and diverse dance traditions of India.

Which dance documentary features the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham?

  1. Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life

  2. The Art of Martha Graham

  3. Martha Graham: The Early Years

  4. Martha Graham: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life is a 1994 American documentary film directed by Merle Debuskey. It features the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham.

Which dance documentary explores the life and career of the renowned dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham?

  1. Merce Cunningham: A Life in Dance

  2. The Cunningham Project

  3. Merce Cunningham: Dancing in Space and Time

  4. Merce Cunningham: The Legacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Merce Cunningham: A Life in Dance is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Charles Atlas. It explores the life and career of the renowned dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham.

Which dance documentary follows the journey of a group of young dancers as they prepare for a prestigious dance competition?

  1. First Position

  2. Ballet Boys

  3. Dance Academy

  4. Center Stage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First Position is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Bess Kargman. It follows the journey of a group of young dancers as they prepare for a prestigious dance competition.

Which dance documentary explores the history and evolution of hip hop dance?

  1. Hip Hop: A History

  2. The Evolution of Hip Hop

  3. Hip Hop: The Early Years

  4. Hip Hop: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hip Hop: A History is a 2005 American documentary film directed by Chuck Staton. It explores the history and evolution of hip hop dance.

Which dance documentary features the legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey?

  1. Alvin Ailey: A Dancer's Life

  2. The Art of Alvin Ailey

  3. Alvin Ailey: The Early Years

  4. Alvin Ailey: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alvin Ailey: A Dancer's Life is a 1988 American documentary film directed by Thomas Grimm. It features the legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.

Which dance documentary explores the life and career of the renowned dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins?

  1. Jerome Robbins: A Dancer's Life

  2. The Art of Jerome Robbins

  3. Jerome Robbins: The Early Years

  4. Jerome Robbins: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jerome Robbins: A Dancer's Life is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. It explores the life and career of the renowned dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins.

Which dance documentary follows the journey of a young dancer as she pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina?

  1. Ballerina

  2. Leap!

  3. Center Stage

  4. First Position


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ballerina is a 2016 French-Canadian computer-animated film directed by Eric Summer and Éric Warin. It follows the journey of a young dancer as she pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina.

Which dance documentary explores the history and evolution of flamenco dance?

  1. Flamenco: A History

  2. The Evolution of Flamenco

  3. Flamenco: The Early Years

  4. Flamenco: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco: A History is a 2004 Spanish documentary film directed by Carlos Saura. It explores the history and evolution of flamenco dance.

Which dance documentary features the legendary dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov?

  1. Mikhail Baryshnikov: A Dancer's Life

  2. The Art of Mikhail Baryshnikov

  3. Mikhail Baryshnikov: The Early Years

  4. Mikhail Baryshnikov: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mikhail Baryshnikov: A Dancer's Life is a 2006 American documentary film directed by Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine. It features the legendary dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Which dance documentary explores the life and career of the renowned dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev?

  1. Rudolf Nureyev: A Dancer's Life

  2. The Art of Rudolf Nureyev

  3. Rudolf Nureyev: The Early Years

  4. Rudolf Nureyev: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudolf Nureyev: A Dancer's Life is a 1998 British documentary film directed by Derek Jarman. It explores the life and career of the renowned dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev.

Which dance documentary follows the journey of a group of young dancers as they compete in a prestigious international dance competition?

  1. Dance Battle: The Movie

  2. Step Up 2: The Streets

  3. Honey

  4. Save the Last Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Battle: The Movie is a 2006 American dance film directed by Benson Lee. It follows the journey of a group of young dancers as they compete in a prestigious international dance competition.

Which dance documentary explores the history and evolution of jazz dance?

  1. Jazz Dance: A History

  2. The Evolution of Jazz Dance

  3. Jazz Dance: The Early Years

  4. Jazz Dance: The Later Years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz Dance: A History is a 1989 American documentary film directed by Rick McKay. It explores the history and evolution of jazz dance.

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