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Dance Organizations and Their Repertoire

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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 style of dance.

What is the name of the dance company founded by 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 a ballet company founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein in 1948. It is known for its neoclassical style of ballet.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on African-American 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: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958. It is known for its focus on African-American dance and its commitment to social justice.

What is the name of the dance company founded by Merce Cunningham?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company is a modern dance company founded by Merce Cunningham in 1953. It is known for its experimental and innovative approach to dance.

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

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Ballet Hispánico

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ballet Hispánico is a dance company founded by Tina Ramirez in 1970. It is known for its focus on flamenco dance and its commitment to preserving and promoting Hispanic culture.

What is the name of the dance company founded 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 founded by Twyla Tharp in 1965. It is known for its eclectic style of dance and its innovative choreography.

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

  1. American Tap Dance Foundation

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Tap Dance Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1988. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting tap dance through education, performance, and research.

What is the name of the dance company founded by Bill T. Jones?

  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 founded by Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane in 1982. It is known for its innovative and thought-provoking choreography.

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

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Jazz Dance Theatre

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jazz Dance Theatre is a dance company founded by Louis Johnson in 1976. It is known for its focus on jazz dance and its commitment to preserving and promoting the art form.

What is the name of the dance company founded by Akram Khan?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Akram Khan Company

  3. Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Akram Khan Company is a contemporary dance company founded by Akram Khan in 1999. It is known for its innovative and thought-provoking choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on modern 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 style of dance.

What is the name of the dance company founded by William Forsythe?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Forsythe Company

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Forsythe Company is a contemporary dance company founded by William Forsythe in 1999. It is known for its innovative and thought-provoking choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on ballet?

  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 a ballet company founded by Richard Pleasant and Lucia Chase in 1940. It is known for its classical and contemporary ballet repertoire.

What is the name of the dance company founded by Jérôme Bel?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. American Ballet Theatre

  3. Béjart Ballet Lausanne

  4. New York City Ballet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Béjart Ballet Lausanne is a ballet company founded by Jérôme Bel in 1987. It is known for its innovative and thought-provoking choreography.

Which dance organization is known for its focus on hip hop 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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Explanation:

None of the dance organizations listed are known for their focus on hip hop dance.

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