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Dance and Disability: Dance and Role Models

Description: This quiz is designed to evaluate your knowledge about the role models in dance and disability. It covers various aspects of how dancers with disabilities have inspired and influenced the dance world.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which dancer is known for her work in contemporary dance and her advocacy for dancers with disabilities?

  1. Alice Sheppard

  2. Marlee Matlin

  3. Judith Jamison

  4. Misty Copeland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alice Sheppard is a renowned contemporary dancer and choreographer who has been instrumental in promoting inclusivity and representation for dancers with disabilities.

Who is the founder of the AXIS Dance Company, a renowned ensemble of dancers with and without disabilities?

  1. Judith Jamison

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Bill T. Jones

  4. Stephen Petronio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Jamison is the founder and former artistic director of the AXIS Dance Company, which has gained international recognition for its innovative and inclusive approach to dance.

Which dancer and choreographer has been praised for her powerful performances that challenge stereotypes about disability?

  1. Lauren Lenox

  2. Marlee Matlin

  3. Misty Copeland

  4. Akram Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lauren Lenox is a dancer and choreographer known for her captivating performances that explore themes of identity, disability, and social justice.

Who is the artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada and a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusion in dance?

  1. Karen Kain

  2. Misty Copeland

  3. Judith Jamison

  4. Akram Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karen Kain is the artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada and has been a vocal advocate for making dance more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for his work in hip-hop and contemporary dance and his commitment to creating inclusive dance spaces?

  1. Bill T. Jones

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Akram Khan

  4. Kyle Abraham


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kyle Abraham is a dancer and choreographer who has gained recognition for his innovative work in hip-hop and contemporary dance, as well as his dedication to creating inclusive dance environments.

Who is the founder and artistic director of the Dancing Wheels Company, a renowned ensemble of wheelchair dancers?

  1. Alice Sheppard

  2. Judith Jamison

  3. Mary Verdi-Fletcher

  4. Lauren Lenox


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mary Verdi-Fletcher is the founder and artistic director of the Dancing Wheels Company, which has been at the forefront of promoting dance as an art form accessible to people with disabilities.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for his powerful performances that explore themes of identity, disability, and social justice?

  1. Bill T. Jones

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Akram Khan

  4. Kyle Abraham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill T. Jones is a dancer, choreographer, and director who has gained international acclaim for his thought-provoking and socially conscious work that often addresses issues of race, gender, and disability.

Who is the founder and artistic director of the STREB Extreme Action Company, known for its innovative and physically demanding performances?

  1. Elizabeth Streb

  2. Judith Jamison

  3. Mary Verdi-Fletcher

  4. Lauren Lenox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elizabeth Streb is the founder and artistic director of the STREB Extreme Action Company, which has pushed the boundaries of dance with its high-energy and physically challenging performances.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for his work in contemporary dance and his commitment to creating inclusive dance spaces?

  1. Bill T. Jones

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Akram Khan

  4. Kyle Abraham


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alonzo King is a dancer and choreographer known for his innovative work in contemporary dance and his dedication to creating inclusive dance environments.

Who is the founder and artistic director of the LINES Ballet, a renowned contemporary dance company known for its diverse and inclusive roster of dancers?

  1. Alonzo King

  2. Judith Jamison

  3. Mary Verdi-Fletcher

  4. Lauren Lenox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alonzo King is the founder and artistic director of the LINES Ballet, which has gained recognition for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in dance.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for his work in contemporary dance and his exploration of themes related to identity, disability, and social justice?

  1. Bill T. Jones

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Akram Khan

  4. Kyle Abraham


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Akram Khan is a dancer and choreographer known for his powerful and thought-provoking work in contemporary dance, often exploring themes of identity, disability, and social justice.

Who is the founder and artistic director of the CandoCo Dance Company, a renowned ensemble of dancers with and without disabilities?

  1. Celeste Dandeker

  2. Judith Jamison

  3. Mary Verdi-Fletcher

  4. Lauren Lenox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Celeste Dandeker is the founder and artistic director of the CandoCo Dance Company, which has gained international recognition for its innovative and inclusive approach to dance.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for his work in contemporary dance and his exploration of themes related to identity, disability, and social justice?

  1. Bill T. Jones

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Akram Khan

  4. Kyle Abraham


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kyle Abraham is a dancer and choreographer known for his powerful and thought-provoking work in contemporary dance, often exploring themes of identity, disability, and social justice.

Who is the founder and artistic director of the Kinetic Light Dance Company, a renowned ensemble of dancers with and without disabilities?

  1. Lauren Lenox

  2. Judith Jamison

  3. Mary Verdi-Fletcher

  4. Jerron Herman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jerron Herman is the founder and artistic director of the Kinetic Light Dance Company, which has gained recognition for its innovative and inclusive approach to dance.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her work in contemporary dance and her exploration of themes related to identity, disability, and social justice?

  1. Bill T. Jones

  2. Alonzo King

  3. Akram Khan

  4. Lauren Lenox


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lauren Lenox is a dancer and choreographer known for her powerful and thought-provoking work in contemporary dance, often exploring themes of identity, disability, and social justice.

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