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Dance Companies of the 20th Century

Description: Test your knowledge about the renowned dance companies that shaped the 20th century dance landscape.
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Which dance company was founded by Martha Graham in 1926?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. American Ballet Theatre

  4. New York City Ballet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Martha Graham Dance Company was established in 1926 by Martha Graham, a pioneer of modern dance.

Who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

  1. Martha Graham

  2. Alvin Ailey

  3. George Balanchine

  4. Jerome Robbins


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alvin Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.

Which dance company was established by George Balanchine in 1948?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

George Balanchine co-founded the New York City Ballet in 1948.

In what year was the American Ballet Theatre founded?

  1. 1940

  2. 1945

  3. 1950

  4. 1955


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Ballet Theatre was established in 1940.

Which dance company was known for its innovative and experimental choreography?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martha Graham Dance Company was renowned for its innovative and experimental choreography.

Who was the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1989 to 2018?

  1. Judith Jamison

  2. Alvin Ailey

  3. George Balanchine

  4. Jerome Robbins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Jamison served as the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1989 to 2018.

Which dance company was founded by Jerome Robbins in 1966?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jerome Robbins co-founded the American Ballet Theatre in 1966.

What was the name of the dance company founded by Merce Cunningham in 1953?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Merce Cunningham founded the Merce Cunningham Dance Company in 1953.

Which dance company was known for its focus on African-American dance and culture?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was known for its focus on African-American dance and culture.

Who was the artistic director of the New York City Ballet from 1983 to 2009?

  1. Judith Jamison

  2. Peter Martins

  3. George Balanchine

  4. Jerome Robbins


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peter Martins served as the artistic director of the New York City Ballet from 1983 to 2009.

Which dance company was founded by Twyla Tharp in 1965?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. Twyla Tharp Dance

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Twyla Tharp founded Twyla Tharp Dance in 1965.

What was the name of the dance company founded by William Forsythe in 1990?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. The Forsythe Company

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

William Forsythe founded The Forsythe Company in 1990.

Which dance company was known for its collaborations with visual artists and musicians?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. Merce Cunningham Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Merce Cunningham Dance Company was known for its collaborations with visual artists and musicians.

Who was the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2018 to 2022?

  1. Robert Battle

  2. Judith Jamison

  3. Alvin Ailey

  4. George Balanchine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Battle served as the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2018 to 2022.

Which dance company was founded by Akram Khan in 1992?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. Akram Khan Company

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Akram Khan founded the Akram Khan Company in 1992.

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