Ballet Controversies
Description: Test your knowledge on the controversies surrounding the world of ballet. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: ballet controversies dance |
Which famous ballet dancer was accused of spying for the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What was the name of the ballet that caused a scandal in France in the 19th century due to its risqué subject matter?
Which ballet company was involved in a legal battle over the rights to perform George Balanchine's ballets?
What was the name of the ballet dancer who was fired from the Royal Ballet in 1963 for wearing a black leotard instead of the traditional white one?
Which ballet company was accused of sexual harassment and abuse in 2018, leading to the resignation of its artistic director?
What was the name of the ballet that was banned in the Soviet Union in 1932 due to its depiction of a love affair between a Soviet soldier and a German woman?
Which ballet dancer was criticized for her weight and appearance in the 1990s, leading to a debate about body image in ballet?
What was the name of the ballet that was accused of cultural appropriation when it was performed by a non-Japanese company?
Which ballet dancer was criticized for his decision to retire from the Royal Ballet at the age of 27?
What was the name of the ballet that was accused of being too violent and graphic for a family audience?
Which ballet company was criticized for its lack of diversity in its casting and programming?
What was the name of the ballet that was accused of being too experimental and avant-garde for a traditional ballet audience?
Which ballet dancer was criticized for her decision to perform en pointe in a contemporary dance piece?
What was the name of the ballet that was accused of being too political and controversial for a ballet stage?
Which ballet company was criticized for its decision to stage a ballet based on the life of a controversial historical figure?