Dance Companies of France

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Which French dance company is known for its contemporary and experimental choreography?

  1. Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris

  2. Compagnie Maguy Marin

  3. Nederlands Dans Theater

  4. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Compagnie Maguy Marin is a French contemporary dance company founded in 1981. It is known for its innovative and experimental choreography.

What is the oldest dance company in France?

  1. Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris

  2. Comédie-Française

  3. Théâtre du Soleil

  4. Théâtre de la Ville


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris is the oldest dance company in France, founded in 1661 by King Louis XIV.

Which French dance company is known for its hip hop and street dance productions?

  1. Compagnie Käfig

  2. Compagnie Accrorap

  3. Compagnie Montalvo-Hervieu

  4. Compagnie Philippe Decouflé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Compagnie Accrorap is a French hip hop and street dance company founded in 1989. It is known for its energetic and innovative performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary flamenco?

  1. Compagnie Flamenco Vivo

  2. Compagnie La Intrusa

  3. Compagnie Antonio Gades

  4. Compañía Andaluza de Danza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compagnie Flamenco Vivo is a French contemporary flamenco company founded in 1983. It is known for its innovative and experimental approach to flamenco dance.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary circus?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Cirque du Soleil

  4. Compagnie Transe Express


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compagnie Les Arts Sauts is a French contemporary circus company founded in 1992. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary jazz?

  1. Compagnie Montalvo-Hervieu

  2. Compagnie Käfig

  3. Compagnie Accrorap

  4. Compagnie Philippe Decouflé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compagnie Montalvo-Hervieu is a French contemporary jazz company founded in 1985. It is known for its innovative and energetic performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary African dance?

  1. Compagnie Käfig

  2. Compagnie Accrorap

  3. Compagnie Montalvo-Hervieu

  4. Compagnie Philippe Decouflé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compagnie Käfig is a French contemporary African dance company founded in 1984. It is known for its innovative and energetic performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary dance theater?

  1. Compagnie Philippe Decouflé

  2. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  3. Compagnie XY

  4. Compagnie Transe Express


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compagnie Philippe Decouflé is a French contemporary dance theater company founded in 1983. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Butoh?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Sankai Juku


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Sankai Juku is a Japanese contemporary Butoh company founded in 1975. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Kathakali?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Amala Dianor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Amala Dianor is a French contemporary Kathakali company founded in 2005. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Bharatanatyam?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Shantala Shivalingappa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Shantala Shivalingappa is a French contemporary Bharatanatyam company founded in 2008. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Odissi?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Rakesh Sai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Rakesh Sai is a French contemporary Odissi company founded in 2010. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Kuchipudi?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Jayalakshmi Eshwar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Jayalakshmi Eshwar is a French contemporary Kuchipudi company founded in 2012. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Manipuri?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Priti Patel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Priti Patel is a French contemporary Manipuri company founded in 2014. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Which French dance company is known for its work in the field of contemporary Kathak?

  1. Compagnie Les Arts Sauts

  2. Compagnie XY

  3. Compagnie Transe Express

  4. Compagnie Aditi Mangaldas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compagnie Aditi Mangaldas is a French contemporary Kathak company founded in 2016. It is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

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