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Dance and Disability: Choreography and Artistic Expression

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What is the term used to describe the artistic expression of individuals with disabilities through dance?

  1. Adaptive Dance

  2. Inclusive Dance

  3. Therapeutic Dance

  4. Disability Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disability Dance is the term used to describe the artistic expression of individuals with disabilities through dance.

Which choreographer is known for their work in Disability Dance and the creation of the company AXIS Dance?

  1. Judith Jamison

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Bill T. Jones

  4. Alice Sheppard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Jamison is known for her work in Disability Dance and the creation of the company AXIS Dance.

What is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Liz Lerman, which focuses on creating inclusive dance experiences for individuals with and without disabilities?

  1. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange

  2. AXIS Dance

  3. Kinetic Light

  4. Dancing Wheels Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Liz Lerman, which focuses on creating inclusive dance experiences for individuals with and without disabilities.

Which dance company is known for its work in integrating sign language and movement to create accessible dance performances for deaf and hearing audiences?

  1. Deaf Dance Company

  2. Kinetic Light

  3. Sign Dance Collective

  4. Dancing Wheels Company


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sign Dance Collective is known for its work in integrating sign language and movement to create accessible dance performances for deaf and hearing audiences.

What is the term used to describe the practice of adapting dance techniques and movements to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities?

  1. Adaptive Dance

  2. Inclusive Dance

  3. Therapeutic Dance

  4. Disability Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptive Dance is the term used to describe the practice of adapting dance techniques and movements to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Which choreographer is known for their work in creating dance pieces that explore the experiences of individuals with disabilities and challenge societal perceptions of disability?

  1. Liz Lerman

  2. Bill T. Jones

  3. Alice Sheppard

  4. Jerron Herman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jerron Herman is known for their work in creating dance pieces that explore the experiences of individuals with disabilities and challenge societal perceptions of disability.

What is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Alice Sheppard, which focuses on creating dance works that celebrate the diversity of the human body and challenge stereotypes?

  1. Kinetic Light

  2. Dancing Wheels Company

  3. Alice Sheppard Dance Theatre

  4. Sign Dance Collective


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alice Sheppard Dance Theatre is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Alice Sheppard, which focuses on creating dance works that celebrate the diversity of the human body and challenge stereotypes.

Which dance company is known for its work in creating dance performances that are accessible to individuals with visual impairments, through the use of audio description and tactile elements?

  1. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange

  2. AXIS Dance

  3. Kinetic Light

  4. Dancing Wheels Company


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kinetic Light is known for its work in creating dance performances that are accessible to individuals with visual impairments, through the use of audio description and tactile elements.

What is the term used to describe the use of dance as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with disabilities?

  1. Adaptive Dance

  2. Inclusive Dance

  3. Therapeutic Dance

  4. Disability Dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Therapeutic Dance is the term used to describe the use of dance as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with disabilities.

Which choreographer is known for their work in creating dance pieces that explore the relationship between disability and identity, and challenge societal norms?

  1. Liz Lerman

  2. Bill T. Jones

  3. Alice Sheppard

  4. Jerron Herman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bill T. Jones is known for their work in creating dance pieces that explore the relationship between disability and identity, and challenge societal norms.

What is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Marlee Matlin, which focuses on creating dance works that are accessible to deaf and hearing audiences through the use of sign language and movement?

  1. Dancing Wheels Company

  2. Sign Dance Collective

  3. Kinetic Light

  4. Marlee Matlin Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marlee Matlin Dance Company is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Marlee Matlin, which focuses on creating dance works that are accessible to deaf and hearing audiences through the use of sign language and movement.

Which dance company is known for its work in creating dance performances that are accessible to individuals with cognitive disabilities, through the use of simplified choreography and sensory elements?

  1. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange

  2. AXIS Dance

  3. Kinetic Light

  4. Dancing Wheels Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dancing Wheels Company is known for its work in creating dance performances that are accessible to individuals with cognitive disabilities, through the use of simplified choreography and sensory elements.

What is the term used to describe the practice of creating dance works that are inclusive of individuals with disabilities, regardless of their physical, cognitive, or sensory abilities?

  1. Adaptive Dance

  2. Inclusive Dance

  3. Therapeutic Dance

  4. Disability Dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inclusive Dance is the term used to describe the practice of creating dance works that are inclusive of individuals with disabilities, regardless of their physical, cognitive, or sensory abilities.

Which choreographer is known for their work in creating dance pieces that explore the intersection of disability and gender, and challenge traditional notions of beauty and representation?

  1. Liz Lerman

  2. Bill T. Jones

  3. Alice Sheppard

  4. Jerron Herman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jerron Herman is known for their work in creating dance pieces that explore the intersection of disability and gender, and challenge traditional notions of beauty and representation.

What is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Troy Ogilvie, which focuses on creating dance works that explore the experiences of individuals with Down syndrome?

  1. Dancing Wheels Company

  2. Sign Dance Collective

  3. Kinetic Light

  4. Troy Ogilvie Dance Project


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Troy Ogilvie Dance Project is the name of the dance company founded by choreographer Troy Ogilvie, which focuses on creating dance works that explore the experiences of individuals with Down syndrome.

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