Dance and the Fight Against Poverty
Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the role of dance in the fight against poverty. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: dance poverty social change |
Which dance form originated in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements?
Which dance company was founded in 1962 by Alvin Ailey, an African-American dancer and choreographer, with the mission to promote cultural diversity and provide opportunities for dancers of color?
Which dance project was launched in 2000 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to empower young people in developing countries through dance and music?
Which dance festival is held annually in Soweto, South Africa, and showcases the talents of young dancers from disadvantaged communities?
Which dance company was founded in 1994 by Akram Khan, a British dancer and choreographer of Bangladeshi descent, with the aim of creating innovative and thought-provoking dance productions that explore social and political issues?
Which dance organization was established in 2002 by the Ford Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to support dance artists and organizations working to address social and economic challenges?
Which dance program was launched in 2010 by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to promote the rights of children and young people through dance?
Which dance company was founded in 2012 by Rennie Harris, an African-American dancer and choreographer, with the mission to use hip hop dance as a tool for social change and community development?
Which dance project was launched in 2014 by the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote peace and reconciliation in post-conflict countries?
Which dance company was founded in 2016 by Maria Kowroski, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, with the mission to create dance productions that address social and environmental issues?
Which dance festival is held annually in New York City and showcases the work of dance companies and choreographers from around the world that are using dance to address social and political issues?
Which dance company was founded in 2018 by Kyle Abraham, an African-American dancer and choreographer, with the mission to create dance productions that explore the African-American experience?
Which dance project was launched in 2019 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote the use of dance as a tool for peace and sustainable development?
Which dance company was founded in 2020 by Lil Buck, an African-American dancer and choreographer, with the mission to create dance productions that explore the intersection of hip hop and contemporary dance?
Which dance festival is held annually in London and showcases the work of dance companies and choreographers from around the world that are using dance to address social and environmental issues?