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Dance Awards and Anthropology

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Dance Awards and Anthropology. It covers various aspects of dance awards, their history, significance, and their relationship with anthropology.
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Which dance award is considered the most prestigious in the world of ballet?

  1. Prix de Lausanne

  2. Benois de la Danse

  3. Golden Mask

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prix de Lausanne is an annual ballet competition for young dancers aged 15-18. It is considered the most prestigious ballet award in the world and offers scholarships to renowned ballet schools.

What is the name of the award given to outstanding choreographers by the American Dance Festival?

  1. Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award

  2. Bessie Award

  3. Tony Award

  4. Drama Desk Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award is given annually to choreographers who have made significant contributions to the field of contemporary dance.

Which dance award is presented by the Dance Critics Association of India?

  1. Nritya Choodamani

  2. Natya Ratna

  3. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

  4. Kalidas Samman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nritya Choodamani is the highest honor bestowed by the Dance Critics Association of India to recognize outstanding contributions to Indian classical dance.

What is the name of the award given to young dancers by the Princess Grace Foundation-USA?

  1. Princess Grace Award

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Youth America Grand Prix

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Princess Grace Award is given annually to emerging dancers who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in classical ballet, contemporary dance, or modern dance.

Which dance award is presented by the International Dance Council (CID) to recognize outstanding contributions to the art of dance?

  1. Benois de la Danse

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. International Dance Award

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Dance Award is presented annually by the International Dance Council (CID) to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of dance worldwide.

What is the name of the award given by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to recognize outstanding contributions to American dance?

  1. National Medal of Arts

  2. NEA Dance Fellowship

  3. Bessie Award

  4. Tony Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Medal of Arts is the highest honor bestowed by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in the United States, including dance.

Which dance award is presented by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) to recognize outstanding achievements in classical ballet?

  1. Prix de Lausanne

  2. Benois de la Danse

  3. RAD Choreographic Award

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The RAD Choreographic Award is presented annually by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) to recognize outstanding choreographic achievements in classical ballet.

What is the name of the award given by the Dance/USA organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance in the United States?

  1. Bessie Award

  2. Tony Award

  3. Drama Desk Award

  4. Dance/USA Award


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dance/USA Award is presented annually by the Dance/USA organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance in the United States, including dance education, choreography, performance, and advocacy.

Which dance award is presented by the Japan Dance Forum to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance?

  1. Benois de la Danse

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Japan Dance Forum Award

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Japan Dance Forum Award is presented annually by the Japan Dance Forum to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance, including choreography, performance, and research.

What is the name of the award given by the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the performing arts worldwide?

  1. ISPA Award

  2. Tony Award

  3. Drama Desk Award

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ISPA Award is presented annually by the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the performing arts worldwide, including dance, theater, and music.

Which dance award is presented by the Australian Dance Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in Australia?

  1. Helpmann Award

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Benois de la Danse

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Helpmann Award is presented annually by the Australian Dance Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in Australia, including choreography, performance, and design.

What is the name of the award given by the Dance Critics Association of South Africa (DACSA) to recognize outstanding contributions to dance in South Africa?

  1. DACSA Award

  2. Tony Award

  3. Drama Desk Award

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DACSA Award is presented annually by the Dance Critics Association of South Africa (DACSA) to recognize outstanding contributions to dance in South Africa, including choreography, performance, and research.

Which dance award is presented by the Korea Dance Association to recognize outstanding achievements in Korean dance?

  1. Korean Dance Award

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Benois de la Danse

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Korean Dance Award is presented annually by the Korea Dance Association to recognize outstanding achievements in Korean dance, including choreography, performance, and research.

What is the name of the award given by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the art of dance in the United States?

  1. NDCA Award

  2. Tony Award

  3. Drama Desk Award

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NDCA Award is presented annually by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the art of dance in the United States, including choreography, performance, and advocacy.

Which dance award is presented by the Dance Critics Association of the Philippines (DCAP) to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in the Philippines?

  1. DCAP Award

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Benois de la Danse

  4. National Dance Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DCAP Award is presented annually by the Dance Critics Association of the Philippines (DCAP) to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in the Philippines, including choreography, performance, and research.

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