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American Dance Companies

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Which American dance company was founded in 1933 by Martha Graham?

  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 one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world, known for its innovative and expressive choreography.

Who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958?

  1. Alvin Ailey

  2. Martha Graham

  3. George Balanchine

  4. Jerome Robbins

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alvin Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 to provide a platform for African-American dancers and choreographers.

Which American ballet company was founded in 1939 by Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine?

  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: D
Explanation:

The New York City Ballet is one of the leading ballet companies in the world, known for its innovative and challenging repertoire.

Which American dance company was founded in 1940 by Jerome Robbins and Lucia Chase?

  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: B
Explanation:

American Ballet Theatre is one of the leading ballet companies in the world, known for its diverse repertoire and world-class dancers.

Which American dance company was founded in 1966 by Merce Cunningham?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company is one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world, known for its innovative choreography and use of technology.

Which American dance company was founded in 1970 by Twyla Tharp?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. Twyla Tharp Dance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Twyla Tharp Dance is a contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography and eclectic repertoire.

Which American dance company was founded in 1980 by Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company is a contemporary dance company known for its powerful and provocative work.

Which American dance company was founded in 1984 by David Gordon?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. David Gordon Pick Up Performance Co.

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The David Gordon Pick Up Performance Co. is a contemporary dance company known for its experimental and interdisciplinary work.

Which American dance company was founded in 1990 by Mark Morris?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Mark Morris Dance Group

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mark Morris Dance Group is a contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography and eclectic repertoire.

Which American dance company was founded in 1992 by Liz Lerman?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange is a contemporary dance company known for its community-engaged work and innovative choreography.

Which American dance company was founded in 1994 by Ralph Lemon?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Ralph Lemon Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ralph Lemon Dance Company is a contemporary dance company known for its experimental and interdisciplinary work.

Which American dance company was founded in 1996 by Kyle Abraham?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion is a contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography and eclectic repertoire.

Which American dance company was founded in 2000 by Ronald K. Brown?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Ronald K. Brown/Evidence

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence is a contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography and eclectic repertoire.

Which American dance company was founded in 2002 by Jessica Lang?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Jessica Lang Dance

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jessica Lang Dance is a contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography and eclectic repertoire.

Which American dance company was founded in 2006 by Shen Wei?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Shen Wei Dance Arts

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shen Wei Dance Arts is a contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography and eclectic repertoire.

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