Dance Historical Documentaries

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Which documentary series explored the history of dance from the 19th century to the present day?

  1. Dancing Through Time

  2. The Story of Dance

  3. Dance: A History

  4. Dancing with the Stars


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Story of Dance is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2000. It explored the history of dance from the 19th century to the present day, featuring interviews with dancers, choreographers, and historians.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham?

  1. Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life

  2. Martha Graham: The Early Years

  3. Martha Graham: The Later Years

  4. Martha Graham: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 1994. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, featuring interviews with Graham herself, as well as with her dancers and collaborators.

Which documentary series explored the history of ballet in Russia?

  1. The Bolshoi Ballet: A History

  2. The Kirov Ballet: A History

  3. The Mariinsky Ballet: A History

  4. The Russian Ballet: A History


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bolshoi Ballet: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2006. It explored the history of the Bolshoi Ballet, one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world, from its founding in 1776 to the present day.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham?

  1. Merce Cunningham: A Life in Dance

  2. Merce Cunningham: The Early Years

  3. Merce Cunningham: The Later Years

  4. Merce Cunningham: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Merce Cunningham: A Life in Dance is a documentary film that was released in 2009. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham, featuring interviews with Cunningham himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Which documentary series explored the history of tap dance in the United States?

  1. Tap Dance in America: A History

  2. The History of Tap Dance

  3. Tap Dance: A Legacy

  4. Tap Dance: The Complete Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tap Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2002. It explored the history of tap dance in the United States, from its origins in the 19th century to its rise to popularity in the 20th century.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey?

  1. Alvin Ailey: A Dancer's Life

  2. Alvin Ailey: The Early Years

  3. Alvin Ailey: The Later Years

  4. Alvin Ailey: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alvin Ailey: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2008. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, featuring interviews with Ailey himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Which documentary series explored the history of modern dance in the United States?

  1. Modern Dance in America: A History

  2. The History of Modern Dance

  3. Modern Dance: A Legacy

  4. Modern Dance: The Complete Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modern Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2003. It explored the history of modern dance in the United States, from its origins in the early 20th century to its rise to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp?

  1. Twyla Tharp: A Dancer's Life

  2. Twyla Tharp: The Early Years

  3. Twyla Tharp: The Later Years

  4. Twyla Tharp: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Twyla Tharp: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2006. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp, featuring interviews with Tharp herself, as well as with her dancers and collaborators.

Which documentary series explored the history of jazz dance in the United States?

  1. Jazz Dance in America: A History

  2. The History of Jazz Dance

  3. Jazz Dance: A Legacy

  4. Jazz Dance: The Complete Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2004. It explored the history of jazz dance in the United States, from its origins in the early 20th century to its rise to popularity in the 1940s and 1950s.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones?

  1. Bill T. Jones: A Dancer's Life

  2. Bill T. Jones: The Early Years

  3. Bill T. Jones: The Later Years

  4. Bill T. Jones: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill T. Jones: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2007. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, featuring interviews with Jones himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Which documentary series explored the history of hip hop dance in the United States?

  1. Hip Hop Dance in America: A History

  2. The History of Hip Hop Dance

  3. Hip Hop Dance: A Legacy

  4. Hip Hop Dance: The Complete Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hip Hop Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2005. It explored the history of hip hop dance in the United States, from its origins in the 1970s to its rise to popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Michael Jackson?

  1. Michael Jackson: A Dancer's Life

  2. Michael Jackson: The Early Years

  3. Michael Jackson: The Later Years

  4. Michael Jackson: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2009. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Michael Jackson, featuring interviews with Jackson himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Which documentary series explored the history of flamenco dance in Spain?

  1. Flamenco Dance in Spain: A History

  2. The History of Flamenco Dance

  3. Flamenco Dance: A Legacy

  4. Flamenco Dance: The Complete Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco Dance in Spain: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2006. It explored the history of flamenco dance in Spain, from its origins in the 18th century to its rise to popularity in the 20th century.

Which documentary film examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev?

  1. Rudolf Nureyev: A Dancer's Life

  2. Rudolf Nureyev: The Early Years

  3. Rudolf Nureyev: The Later Years

  4. Rudolf Nureyev: The Complete Works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudolf Nureyev: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2007. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev, featuring interviews with Nureyev himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

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