Modern Dance History (Modern 2)

Front

Who was not a pioneer of modern dance: Alvin Ailey, Cesar Salone, Martha Graham, Lester Horton?

Back

Cesar Salone

Front

Lester Hortons technique explored _______ ______ and ______

Back

spatial planes and levels

Front

Modern dance was a rejection to ballet

Back

True

Front

Which modern choreographer used themes of hope and determination?

Back

Alvin Ailey

Front

The torso is the ______ of all motion.

Back

origin

Front

Which is not a trait of Ailey's technique? Options: Use of spine, turning and jumping over large distances, both a & b, none of the above

Back

none of the above

Front

Ailey was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Back

True

Front

African American movement influenced many modern dance technique styles

Back

True

Front

Which is not a trait of Horton technique? Options: spirals, straight lines, angles, anatomical approach

Back

spirals