Dance and the Right to Vote

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the relationship between dance and the right to vote. The questions cover various aspects of this topic, including the historical context, key figures, and the ongoing struggle for voting rights.
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Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

  1. 15th Amendment

  2. 16th Amendment

  3. 17th Amendment

  4. 19th Amendment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.

Who was a prominent dancer and activist who fought for voting rights for women?

  1. Martha Graham

  2. Isadora Duncan

  3. Ruth St. Denis

  4. Helen Keller


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ruth St. Denis was a prominent dancer and activist who fought for voting rights for women. She was a member of the National Woman's Party and used her performances to raise awareness about the issue.

What was the name of the dance company that Ruth St. Denis founded to promote social justice and women's rights?

  1. Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  4. New York City Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ruth St. Denis founded the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts in 1915. The school was dedicated to promoting social justice and women's rights, and it produced many notable dancers and choreographers.

Which dance form was often used by suffragists to express their message and raise awareness about the need for women's suffrage?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Tap dance

  4. Folk dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Folk dance was often used by suffragists to express their message and raise awareness about the need for women's suffrage. Folk dances were accessible and familiar to a wide range of people, and they could be easily adapted to convey political messages.

What was the name of the dance performed by suffragists at the 1913 Women's Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C.?

  1. The Suffrage Ballet

  2. The Dance of Democracy

  3. The Vote for Women Waltz

  4. The Liberty Bell Polka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dance of Democracy was performed by suffragists at the 1913 Women's Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C. The dance was choreographed by Ruth St. Denis and featured dancers from the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts.

Which dance company was founded in 1932 to promote social justice and workers' rights through dance?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. American Ballet Theatre


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The New Dance Group was founded in 1932 by a group of dancers and choreographers who were committed to using dance to promote social justice and workers' rights. The company produced works that addressed issues such as labor strikes, unemployment, and discrimination.

Who was a prominent dancer and choreographer who used her work to address issues of social justice and voting rights?

  1. Martha Graham

  2. Isadora Duncan

  3. Ruth St. Denis

  4. Alvin Ailey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alvin Ailey was a prominent dancer and choreographer who used his work to address issues of social justice and voting rights. He founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958, which became a leading company for African American dancers and choreographers.

What was the name of the dance company that Alvin Ailey founded in 1958?

  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 founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. The company became a leading company for African American dancers and choreographers, and it has produced many notable works that address issues of social justice and voting rights.

Which dance form was often used by civil rights activists in the United States to protest against racial discrimination and segregation?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Tap dance

  4. Jazz dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz dance was often used by civil rights activists in the United States to protest against racial discrimination and segregation. Jazz dance was seen as a symbol of African American culture and identity, and it was used to express the activists' demands for equality and justice.

What was the name of the dance performed by civil rights activists at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

  1. The Freedom Dance

  2. The Civil Rights Waltz

  3. The March on Washington Polka

  4. The We Shall Overcome Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The We Shall Overcome Dance was performed by civil rights activists at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The dance was choreographed by Alvin Ailey and featured dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Which dance company was founded in 1969 to promote social justice and empower young people through dance?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. Dance Theatre of Harlem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance Theatre of Harlem was founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook to promote social justice and empower young people through dance. The company has produced many notable works that address issues of race, identity, and social change.

Who was a prominent dancer and choreographer who used her work to address issues of gender equality and voting rights?

  1. Martha Graham

  2. Isadora Duncan

  3. Ruth St. Denis

  4. Twyla Tharp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martha Graham was a prominent dancer and choreographer who used her work to address issues of gender equality and voting rights. She founded the Martha Graham Dance Company in 1926, which became a leading company for modern dance. Graham's work was often characterized by its strong emotional expression and its exploration of social and political issues.

What was the name of the dance performed by Martha Graham at the 1936 New York World's Fair?

  1. Frontier

  2. Lamentation for Ignacio Sanchez Mejias

  3. Appalachian Spring

  4. Night Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frontier was performed by Martha Graham at the 1936 New York World's Fair. The dance was a celebration of the American pioneer spirit and the struggle for voting rights.

Which dance company was founded in 1970 to promote social justice and empower women through dance?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company

  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. New York City Ballet

  4. Women's Project & Productions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women's Project & Productions was founded in 1970 by Julie Bovasso and Olympia Dukakis to promote social justice and empower women through dance. The company has produced many notable works that address issues of gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.

Who was a prominent dancer and choreographer who used her work to address issues of racial justice and voting rights?

  1. Judith Jamison

  2. Carmen de Lavallade

  3. Misty Copeland

  4. Lauren Anderson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Jamison was a prominent dancer and choreographer who used her work to address issues of racial justice and voting rights. She was a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1965 to 1980, and she later became the company's artistic director. Jamison's work often explored the African American experience and the struggle for civil rights.

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