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Dance Organizations and Their Impact on Dance Innovation

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Which dance organization is known for its focus on contemporary dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Martha Graham Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded by Martha Graham in 1926. It is known for its innovative and expressive choreography, which often explores themes of identity, relationships, and social issues.

Which dance organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional African dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958. It is known for its commitment to preserving and promoting traditional African dance, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on classical ballet?

  1. American Ballet Theatre

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

American Ballet Theatre is a classical ballet company founded in 1940. It is known for its high technical standards and its commitment to preserving and performing classical ballets, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on Latin dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ballet Hispánico is a Latin dance company founded in 1970. It is known for its vibrant and energetic performances, which often explore themes of Latin culture and identity.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on African-American dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance Theatre of Harlem is an African-American dance company founded in 1969. It is known for its commitment to preserving and promoting African-American dance, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on drag ballet?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a drag ballet company founded in 1974. It is known for its humorous and satirical performances, which often poke fun at traditional ballet conventions.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on modern dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Martha Graham Dance Company is a modern dance company founded by Martha Graham in 1926. It is known for its innovative and expressive choreography, which often explores themes of identity, relationships, and social issues.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on contemporary dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958. It is known for its commitment to preserving and promoting traditional African dance, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on classical ballet?

  1. American Ballet Theatre

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

American Ballet Theatre is a classical ballet company founded in 1940. It is known for its high technical standards and its commitment to preserving and performing classical ballets, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on Latin dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ballet Hispánico is a Latin dance company founded in 1970. It is known for its vibrant and energetic performances, which often explore themes of Latin culture and identity.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on African-American dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance Theatre of Harlem is an African-American dance company founded in 1969. It is known for its commitment to preserving and promoting African-American dance, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on drag ballet?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a drag ballet company founded in 1974. It is known for its humorous and satirical performances, which often poke fun at traditional ballet conventions.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on modern dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Martha Graham Dance Company is a modern dance company founded by Martha Graham in 1926. It is known for its innovative and expressive choreography, which often explores themes of identity, relationships, and social issues.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on contemporary dance?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958. It is known for its commitment to preserving and promoting traditional African dance, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on classical ballet?

  1. American Ballet Theatre

  2. Ballet Hispánico

  3. Dance Theatre of Harlem

  4. New York City Ballet

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

American Ballet Theatre is a classical ballet company founded in 1940. It is known for its high technical standards and its commitment to preserving and performing classical ballets, as well as its innovative and contemporary choreography.

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