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Dance and the Fight Against Censorship

Description: This quiz explores the intersection of dance and the fight against censorship, examining how dance has been used as a tool for social change and as a means of challenging oppressive regimes.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which dance form originated in Brazil and is characterized by its energetic and sensual movements, often performed to samba music?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Lambada

  3. Forro

  4. Samba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samba is a Brazilian dance form that originated in the early 20th century and is known for its lively and sensual movements, often performed to samba music.

What was the name of the dance company founded by Alvin Ailey, which played a significant role in promoting modern dance and breaking down racial barriers in the dance world?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey and was instrumental in promoting modern dance and breaking down racial barriers in the dance world.

Which dance form originated in Spain and is characterized by its passionate and expressive movements, often performed to flamenco music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Flamenco

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Flamenco is a Spanish dance form that originated in the 18th century and is known for its passionate and expressive movements, often performed to flamenco music.

What was the name of the dance movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by its focus on improvisation, experimentation, and the rejection of traditional dance forms?

  1. Postmodern Dance

  2. Contemporary Dance

  3. Modern Dance

  4. Jazz Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Postmodern Dance emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a reaction to traditional dance forms and was characterized by its focus on improvisation, experimentation, and the rejection of conventional dance techniques.

Which dance form originated in Cuba and is characterized by its lively and sensual movements, often performed to salsa music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Flamenco

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salsa is a Cuban dance form that originated in the 1950s and is known for its lively and sensual movements, often performed to salsa music.

What was the name of the dance company founded by Martha Graham, which played a significant role in the development of modern dance and is known for its expressive and emotionally charged performances?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Martha Graham Dance Company was founded in 1926 by Martha Graham and was instrumental in the development of modern dance, known for its expressive and emotionally charged performances.

Which dance form originated in Argentina and is characterized by its elegant and passionate movements, often performed to tango music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Flamenco

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tango is an Argentine dance form that originated in the late 19th century and is known for its elegant and passionate movements, often performed to tango music.

What was the name of the dance movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its rejection of traditional ballet techniques and its focus on expressing inner emotions and experiences?

  1. Postmodern Dance

  2. Contemporary Dance

  3. Modern Dance

  4. Jazz Dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Modern Dance emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to traditional ballet techniques and was characterized by its focus on expressing inner emotions and experiences.

Which dance form originated in the United States and is characterized by its energetic and improvisational movements, often performed to jazz music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Flamenco

  4. Jazz Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz Dance is an American dance form that originated in the early 20th century and is known for its energetic and improvisational movements, often performed to jazz music.

What was the name of the dance company founded by Merce Cunningham, which played a significant role in the development of postmodern dance and is known for its innovative choreography and experimental approach?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company was founded in 1953 by Merce Cunningham and was instrumental in the development of postmodern dance, known for its innovative choreography and experimental approach.

Which dance form originated in Colombia and is characterized by its lively and sensual movements, often performed to cumbia music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Cumbia

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cumbia is a Colombian dance form that originated in the 19th century and is known for its lively and sensual movements, often performed to cumbia music.

What was the name of the dance movement that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, characterized by its focus on social and political issues and its use of dance as a tool for activism and social change?

  1. Postmodern Dance

  2. Contemporary Dance

  3. Modern Dance

  4. Dance Activism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance Activism emerged in the 1980s and 1990s as a movement that used dance as a tool for activism and social change, focusing on social and political issues.

Which dance form originated in Mexico and is characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often performed to mariachi music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Flamenco

  4. Jarabe Tapatío


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jarabe Tapatío is a Mexican dance form that originated in the 19th century and is known for its energetic and lively movements, often performed to mariachi music.

What was the name of the dance company founded by Joffrey Ballet, which played a significant role in the development of contemporary ballet and is known for its innovative choreography and diverse repertoire?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Joffrey Ballet was founded in 1956 by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino and was instrumental in the development of contemporary ballet, known for its innovative choreography and diverse repertoire.

Which dance form originated in Peru and is characterized by its graceful and elegant movements, often performed to Andean music?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Flamenco

  4. Marinera


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marinera is a Peruvian dance form that originated in the 19th century and is known for its graceful and elegant movements, often performed to Andean music.

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