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Dance Organizations and Their History

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history and significance of various dance organizations.
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Which dance organization is credited with establishing the first professional ballet school in the United States?

  1. American Ballet Theatre

  2. New York City Ballet

  3. School of American Ballet

  4. Boston Ballet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The School of American Ballet was founded in 1934 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, and it has since become one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world.

What is the name of the organization that oversees the world of competitive ballroom dancing?

  1. World DanceSport Federation

  2. International DanceSport Federation

  3. United States DanceSport Federation

  4. National DanceSport Federation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) is the international governing body for competitive ballroom dancing, and it sets the rules and regulations for competitions around the world.

Which dance organization is responsible for preserving and promoting the traditional dances of Mexico?

  1. Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura

  2. Secretaría de Cultura

  3. Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes

  4. Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) is a Mexican government agency that is responsible for promoting and preserving the country's cultural heritage, including traditional dances.

What is the name of the organization that was founded in 1966 to promote and support modern dance in the United States?

  1. American Dance Festival

  2. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  3. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  4. Martha Graham Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Dance Festival (ADF) was founded in 1966 by Hanya Holm and Charles Weidman, and it has since become one of the most important organizations for modern dance in the United States.

Which dance organization is known for its annual dance competition, the Prix de Lausanne?

  1. Royal Academy of Dance

  2. Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

  3. Paris Opera Ballet School

  4. Bolshoi Ballet Academy


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Prix de Lausanne is an annual dance competition for young dancers aged 15 to 18, and it is one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.

What is the name of the organization that was founded in 1982 to promote and support tap dance in the United States?

  1. American Tap Dance Foundation

  2. National Tap Dance Foundation

  3. International Tap Dance Association

  4. World Tap Dance Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) was founded in 1982 by Gregory Hines, and it has since become the leading organization for tap dance in the United States.

Which dance organization is responsible for overseeing the world of competitive Irish dance?

  1. An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha

  2. Irish Dance Commission

  3. World Irish Dance Association

  4. National Irish Dance Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) is the world governing body for competitive Irish dance, and it sets the rules and regulations for competitions around the world.

What is the name of the organization that was founded in 1969 to promote and support contemporary dance in the United States?

  1. American Dance Guild

  2. National Dance Association

  3. Dance/USA

  4. Contemporary Dance Association


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance/USA was founded in 1969 as the National Association of Regional Ballet Companies, and it has since become the leading organization for contemporary dance in the United States.

Which dance organization is known for its annual dance competition, the Youth America Grand Prix?

  1. Youth America Grand Prix

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. International Ballet Competition

  4. World Ballet Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is an annual dance competition for young dancers aged 9 to 19, and it is one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.

What is the name of the organization that was founded in 1936 to promote and support folk dance in the United States?

  1. National Folk Dance Association

  2. American Folk Dance Society

  3. International Folk Dance Association

  4. World Folk Dance Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Folk Dance Association (NFDA) was founded in 1936, and it is the leading organization for folk dance in the United States.

Which dance organization is responsible for overseeing the world of competitive ballroom dancing in the United States?

  1. United States DanceSport Federation

  2. National DanceSport Federation

  3. International DanceSport Federation

  4. World DanceSport Federation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States DanceSport Federation (USDSF) is the national governing body for competitive ballroom dancing in the United States, and it sets the rules and regulations for competitions around the country.

What is the name of the organization that was founded in 1957 to promote and support jazz dance in the United States?

  1. American Jazz Dance Association

  2. National Jazz Dance Association

  3. International Jazz Dance Association

  4. World Jazz Dance Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Jazz Dance Association (AJDA) was founded in 1957, and it is the leading organization for jazz dance in the United States.

Which dance organization is known for its annual dance competition, the International Ballet Competition?

  1. International Ballet Competition

  2. Prix de Lausanne

  3. Youth America Grand Prix

  4. World Ballet Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Ballet Competition is an annual dance competition for young dancers aged 15 to 18, and it is one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.

What is the name of the organization that was founded in 1921 to promote and support modern dance in the United States?

  1. Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts was founded in 1915 by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, and it was one of the first schools to offer training in modern dance.

Which dance organization is responsible for overseeing the world of competitive hip hop dance?

  1. World Hip Hop Dance Federation

  2. International Hip Hop Dance Federation

  3. United States Hip Hop Dance Federation

  4. National Hip Hop Dance Federation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Hip Hop Dance Federation (WHDF) is the international governing body for competitive hip hop dance, and it sets the rules and regulations for competitions around the world.

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