Dance Awards Trivia

Description: Test your knowledge of dance awards with this trivia quiz.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: dance dance awards trivia
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the Prix de Lausanne?

  1. Prix de Lausanne

  2. Prix de Genève

  3. Prix de Zurich

  4. Prix de Bâle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prix de Lausanne is an annual international ballet competition for young dancers aged 15 to 18. The competition is held in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the winners are awarded scholarships to study at prestigious ballet schools around the world.

Who was the first recipient of the Nijinsky Award?

  1. Vaslav Nijinsky

  2. George Balanchine

  3. Rudolf Nureyev

  4. Mikhail Baryshnikov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nijinsky Award is an annual award given to a dancer who has made a significant contribution to the art of ballet. The award was first given in 1955 to Vaslav Nijinsky, who is considered one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the Benois de la Danse?

  1. Benois de la Danse

  2. Prix de Genève

  3. Prix de Zurich

  4. Prix de Bâle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Benois de la Danse is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 18 to 25. The competition is held in Moscow, Russia, and the winners are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Who was the first recipient of the Dance Magazine Award?

  1. Martha Graham

  2. Merce Cunningham

  3. Alvin Ailey

  4. Judith Jamison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Magazine Award is an annual award given to a dancer who has made a significant contribution to the art of dance. The award was first given in 1954 to Martha Graham, who is considered one of the greatest modern dancers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the International Ballet Competition?

  1. International Ballet Competition

  2. Prix de Genève

  3. Prix de Zurich

  4. Prix de Bâle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Ballet Competition is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 15 to 19. The competition is held in Varna, Bulgaria, and the winners are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Who was the first recipient of the Astaire Award?

  1. Fred Astaire

  2. Ginger Rogers

  3. Gene Kelly

  4. Cyd Charisse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astaire Award is an annual award given to a dancer who has made a significant contribution to the art of dance on film. The award was first given in 1981 to Fred Astaire, who is considered one of the greatest dancers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the Prix de Genève?

  1. Prix de Genève

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Prix de Zurich

  4. Prix de Bâle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prix de Genève is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 15 to 18. The competition is held in Geneva, Switzerland, and the winners are awarded scholarships to study at prestigious ballet schools around the world.

Who was the first recipient of the Dance Critics Circle Award?

  1. Martha Graham

  2. Merce Cunningham

  3. Alvin Ailey

  4. Judith Jamison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Critics Circle Award is an annual award given to a dancer who has made a significant contribution to the art of dance. The award was first given in 1936 to Martha Graham, who is considered one of the greatest modern dancers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the Prix de Zurich?

  1. Prix de Zurich

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Prix de Genève

  4. Prix de Bâle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prix de Zurich is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 15 to 18. The competition is held in Zurich, Switzerland, and the winners are awarded scholarships to study at prestigious ballet schools around the world.

Who was the first recipient of the Tony Award for Best Choreography?

  1. Jerome Robbins

  2. Agnes de Mille

  3. Michael Bennett

  4. Bob Fosse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tony Award for Best Choreography is an annual award given to a choreographer who has made a significant contribution to the art of dance on Broadway. The award was first given in 1947 to Jerome Robbins, who is considered one of the greatest choreographers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the Prix de Bâle?

  1. Prix de Bâle

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Prix de Genève

  4. Prix de Zurich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prix de Bâle is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 15 to 18. The competition is held in Basel, Switzerland, and the winners are awarded scholarships to study at prestigious ballet schools around the world.

Who was the first recipient of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography?

  1. Jerome Robbins

  2. Agnes de Mille

  3. Michael Bennett

  4. Bob Fosse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography is an annual award given to a choreographer who has made a significant contribution to the art of dance on television. The award was first given in 1955 to Jerome Robbins, who is considered one of the greatest choreographers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the USA International Ballet Competition?

  1. USA International Ballet Competition

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Prix de Genève

  4. Prix de Zurich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The USA International Ballet Competition is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 15 to 19. The competition is held in Jackson, Mississippi, and the winners are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Who was the first recipient of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy?

  1. Fred Astaire

  2. Gene Kelly

  3. Donald O'Connor

  4. Danny Kaye


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy is an annual award given to an actor who has made a significant contribution to the art of dance on film. The award was first given in 1943 to Fred Astaire, who is considered one of the greatest dancers of all time.

Which award is given to the best male and female dancers at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition?

  1. Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Prix de Genève

  4. Prix de Zurich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition is an annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 15 to 19. The competition is held in Hong Kong, China, and the winners are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.

- Hide questions