Modern Dance

Why did they move the tables?

• To make room for more boxes

• So, there would be more room to dance

• So, Claire would be happy

Martha Graham .............. (be) a great American dancer.

• is

• were

• was

• been

Martha Graham .....................(become) famous for her modern dance technique.

• becomes

• become

• became

• to become

She ....................( have) a very big influence on modern dance!

• having

• have

• had

• has

In 1926, she ...................... (create) her own school of dance, the Martha Graham Dance Company.

• created

• create

• creates

• creating

What is the primary focus of modern dance?

• A) Storytelling

• B) Expressing emotions

• C) Following strict techniques

• D) Imitating classical ballet

Which of the following is a characteristic of modern dance?

• A) Rigid movements

• B) Emphasis on gravity

• C) Strict adherence to form

• D) Use of pointe shoes

Who is considered a pioneer of modern dance?

• A) Mikhail Baryshnikov

• B) Martha Graham

• C) Anna Pavlova

• D) Rudolf Nureyev

Modern dance often incorporates elements from which of the following?

• A) Classical ballet

• B) Jazz

• C) Folk dance

• D) All of the above

In modern dance, what does the term 'floor work' refer to?

• A) Dancing on a stage

• B) Movements performed on the floor

• C) Using props on the floor

• D) Cleaning the dance floor