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Question #1
Axé is:
A.
one of 400 orixas
B.
an ancestor
C.
a magic, sacred force that assures dynamic existence and controls what happens in quotidian life
D.
All of the above
Question #2
The most important people in the private Candomblé ceremonies are:
A.
The musicians
B.
The dancers
C.
The priestesses
D.
The witnesses
Question #3
A quality of movement in Candomblé is:
A.
free/independent movements of arms, chest, head, hips
B.
leaping & jumping
C.
marching
D.
elevated rises
Question #4
Candomblé is important example of:
A.
dance as worship
B.
dance as result of history
C.
dance as assimilation & survival
D.
all of the above
Question #5
Two characteristics that describe Brazil's Carnival are "public" and "processional."
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #6
Two dances styles featured in Carnival are "Samba" and "Salsa".
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #7
During Medieval Times the Catholic Church found dance to be:
A.
Magical & Mythical
B.
Pagan & Sinful
C.
Reverent & Saintly
D.
Disruptive & Loud
Question #8
The Bible has been used by different people over time to:
A.
Structure & View Dance
B.
Organize & Understand Dance
C.
Condemn & Defend Dance
D.
Relate & Express Dance
Question #9
Sources and evidence of dance during the Medieval times came from:
A.
architecture & design
B.
Peter, Paul, & Mary
C.
music scores, literature, iconography
D.
word of mouth & oral traditions
Question #10
A patron of dance is someone who:
A.
gives money to dance
B.
loves dance
C.
produces dance
D.
directs dance
Question #11
The Pavane dance is in what time signature?
A.
three fourths
B.
two fourths
C.
four fourths
D.
six fourths
Question #12
Two words to describe the Pavane dance are:
A.
low & rigid
B.
pompous & austere
C.
arogant & twisty
D.
fancy & comedic
Question #13
The Galliard dance from the Renaissance time period is noted by its:
A.
3/4 time signature
B.
Five steps & Small jumps
C.
Difficulty
D.
All of the above
Question #14
Thoinot Arbeau’s book, Orchesographie, provides a dance student information about:
A.
courting & romance
B.
dancing, spitting, and blowing noses
C.
economics, ettiquette & politics
D.
eating & drinking
Question #15
The Branle dances from the Renaissance time period were originally created by:
A.
children
B.
peasants
C.
missionaries
D.
lords and ladies of court
Question #16
King Louis XIV used dance as:
A.
A way to define & describe power
B.
Sensual entertainment
C.
A way to scare his courtiers
D.
A way to mock heirarchy
Question #17
King Louis XIV opened the Académie Royale de Danse, which was later known as:
A.
New York City Ballet
B.
Ballet Russes
C.
Paris Opera Ballet
D.
La Ballet Royale Comique
Question #18
1. Name 3 ways (words) that King Louis XIV used dance to embody the famous quote, “I am the state”.
A.
Effort, Shape, Time
B.
Difficulty, Entertainment, Government
C.
Power, Spectacle, Technique
D.
Power, Heirarchy, Solemnity
Question #19
The first "official" ballet was performed in the royal court of whom and where?
A.
King George, England
B.
Catherine de Medici, Italy
C.
Catherine de Medici, France
D.
King Louis XIV, England
Question #20
Ballet D’Action (or Dramatic Ballet) incorporated what from Ancient Roman times?
A.
Mime
B.
Storytelling
C.
Myth
D.
Acrobatics
Question #21
Romantic Ballet rebelled against the myths that were highlighted by the monarchy, and instead focused on:
A.
drama & tragedy
B.
elegance & refinement
C.
the supernatural & mystical
D.
costumes & sets
Question #22
Marius Petipa choreographed two of the most famous classical ballets that are still performed to this day to music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky. Those ballets are called:
A.
The Moor's Pavane & Narcissus
B.
Firebird & Parade
C.
Sleeping Beauty & The Nutcracker
D.
Serenade & Agon
Question #23
Sergei Diaghalev was a ballet dancer.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #24
Two 19th century ballerinas whose dancing was described by French Poet-Journalist Theofile Gautier as sacred (Christian) and profane (Pagan) were Marie Taglioni & Fanny Elssler, respectively.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #25
While George Balanchine was noted at the "Father of Modern Ballet" his dances were rooted in the classical technique of ballet.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #26
The pointe shoe was created and evolved because:
A.
women wanted to be taller
B.
a shoemaker created a box-toed slipper
C.
ballet dancers were already going up on their toes
D.
it looked pretty
Question #27
Misty Copeland was the first:
A.
African American ballet dancer
B.
African American dancer to be on a commercial for Estee Lauder
C.
African American woman to be Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater
D.
Female Director of New York City Ballet
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