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Dance and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Description: The Black Lives Matter movement has sparked a global conversation about racial injustice and police brutality. Dance has been a powerful tool for expressing solidarity with the movement and raising awareness of its message. This quiz explores the intersection of dance and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Which dance company created the powerful performance piece "Black Lives Matter" in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. American Ballet Theatre

  4. New York City Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater created the piece "Black Lives Matter" in 2016 as a response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

What is the name of the dance collective that uses dance to address social and political issues, including the Black Lives Matter movement?

  1. The Dance Exchange

  2. Urban Bush Women

  3. Rennie Harris Puremovement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dance Exchange, Urban Bush Women, and Rennie Harris Puremovement are all dance collectives that use dance to address social and political issues, including the Black Lives Matter movement.

Which choreographer created the dance piece "The Black Woman" in response to the police killing of Sandra Bland?

  1. Camille A. Brown

  2. Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

  3. Rochelle Walrond

  4. Loni Landon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Camille A. Brown created the dance piece "The Black Woman" in response to the police killing of Sandra Bland.

What is the name of the dance company that created the piece "The People's Movement" in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement?

  1. Ailey II

  2. BalletX

  3. Complexions Contemporary Ballet

  4. Dance Theatre of Harlem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance Theatre of Harlem created the piece "The People's Movement" in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Which dance company created the piece "Black Joy" in celebration of Black culture and resilience?

  1. The Joffrey Ballet

  2. The Washington Ballet

  3. The San Francisco Ballet

  4. The Boston Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Joffrey Ballet created the piece "Black Joy" in celebration of Black culture and resilience.

What is the name of the dance collective that uses dance to promote social justice and raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement?

  1. The Black Dance Collective

  2. The Movement Art Project

  3. The Dance for Social Justice Network

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Black Dance Collective, The Movement Art Project, and The Dance for Social Justice Network are all dance collectives that use dance to promote social justice and raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Which choreographer created the dance piece "The Healing" in response to the police killing of George Floyd?

  1. Twyla Tharp

  2. Mark Morris

  3. Kyle Abraham

  4. Jiri Kylian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kyle Abraham created the dance piece "The Healing" in response to the police killing of George Floyd.

What is the name of the dance company that created the piece "Black Lives Matter: A Dance of Solidarity" in support of the movement?

  1. The Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. The American Ballet Theatre

  3. The New York City Ballet

  4. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater created the piece "Black Lives Matter: A Dance of Solidarity" in support of the movement.

Which dance company created the piece "The Black Body" in exploration of the Black experience in America?

  1. The Houston Ballet

  2. The San Francisco Ballet

  3. The Boston Ballet

  4. The Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Joffrey Ballet created the piece "The Black Body" in exploration of the Black experience in America.

What is the name of the dance collective that uses dance to address issues of racial injustice and police brutality?

  1. The Black Dance Collective

  2. The Movement Art Project

  3. The Dance for Social Justice Network

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Black Dance Collective, The Movement Art Project, and The Dance for Social Justice Network are all dance collectives that use dance to address issues of racial injustice and police brutality.

Which choreographer created the dance piece "The Fire Next Time" in response to the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America?

  1. Judith Jamison

  2. Ronald K. Brown

  3. Garth Fagan

  4. Alvin Ailey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Jamison created the dance piece "The Fire Next Time" in response to the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.

What is the name of the dance company that created the piece "Black Lives Matter: A Dance of Unity" in celebration of the movement?

  1. The Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. The American Ballet Theatre

  3. The New York City Ballet

  4. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater created the piece "Black Lives Matter: A Dance of Unity" in celebration of the movement.

Which dance company created the piece "The Black Body: A Celebration" in honor of Black culture and resilience?

  1. The Houston Ballet

  2. The San Francisco Ballet

  3. The Boston Ballet

  4. The Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Joffrey Ballet created the piece "The Black Body: A Celebration" in honor of Black culture and resilience.

What is the name of the dance collective that uses dance to promote social justice and raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement?

  1. The Black Dance Collective

  2. The Movement Art Project

  3. The Dance for Social Justice Network

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Black Dance Collective, The Movement Art Project, and The Dance for Social Justice Network are all dance collectives that use dance to promote social justice and raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Which choreographer created the dance piece "The Healing" in response to the police killing of George Floyd?

  1. Twyla Tharp

  2. Mark Morris

  3. Kyle Abraham

  4. Jiri Kylian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kyle Abraham created the dance piece "The Healing" in response to the police killing of George Floyd.

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