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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.
elevated rises
B.
free/independent movements of arms, chest, head, hips
C.
marching
D.
leaping & jumping
Question #4
Candomblé is important example of:
A.
dance as worship
B.
dance as assimilation & survival
C.
dance as result of history
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.
Disruptive & Loud
B.
Reverent & Saintly
C.
Pagan & Sinful
D.
Magical & Mythical
Question #8
The Bible has been used by different people over time to:
A.
Relate & Express Dance
B.
Organize & Understand Dance
C.
Structure & View Dance
D.
Condemn & Defend Dance
Question #9
Sources and evidence of dance during the Medieval times came from:
A.
architecture & design
B.
music scores, literature, iconography
C.
Peter, Paul, & Mary
D.
word of mouth & oral traditions
Question #10
A patron of dance is someone who:
A.
directs dance
B.
gives money to dance
C.
produces dance
D.
loves dance
Question #11
The Pavane dance is in what time signature?
A.
six fourths
B.
four fourths
C.
two fourths
D.
three fourths
Question #12
Two words to describe the Pavane dance are:
A.
fancy & comedic
B.
pompous & austere
C.
arogant & twisty
D.
low & rigid
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.
economics, ettiquette & politics
B.
eating & drinking
C.
courting & romance
D.
dancing, spitting, and blowing noses
Question #15
The Branle dances from the Renaissance time period were originally created by:
A.
children
B.
missionaries
C.
peasants
D.
lords and ladies of court
Question #16
King Louis XIV used dance as:
A.
A way to scare his courtiers
B.
Sensual entertainment
C.
A way to mock heirarchy
D.
A way to define & describe power
Question #17
King Louis XIV opened the Académie Royale de Danse, which was later known as:
A.
New York City Ballet
B.
La Ballet Royale Comique
C.
Ballet Russes
D.
Paris Opera Ballet
Question #18
1. Name 3 ways (words) that King Louis XIV used dance to embody the famous quote, “I am the state”.
A.
Power, Heirarchy, Solemnity
B.
Effort, Shape, Time
C.
Difficulty, Entertainment, Government
D.
Power, Spectacle, Technique
Question #19
The first "official" ballet was performed in the royal court of whom and where?
A.
Catherine de Medici, Italy
B.
Catherine de Medici, France
C.
King George, England
D.
King Louis XIV, England
Question #20
Ballet D’Action (or Dramatic Ballet) incorporated what from Ancient Roman times?
A.
Myth
B.
Storytelling
C.
Mime
D.
Acrobatics
Question #21
Romantic Ballet rebelled against the myths that were highlighted by the monarchy, and instead focused on:
A.
the supernatural & mystical
B.
costumes & sets
C.
elegance & refinement
D.
drama & tragedy
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.
Firebird & Parade
B.
Sleeping Beauty & The Nutcracker
C.
Serenade & Agon
D.
The Moor's Pavane & Narcissus
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.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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 woman to be Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater
B.
African American dancer to be on a commercial for Estee Lauder
C.
Female Director of New York City Ballet
D.
African American ballet dancer
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