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Dance Companies of the 20th Century

Test your knowledge about the renowned dance companies that shaped the 20th century dance landscape.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was founded by Martha Graham in 1926?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  2. Martha Graham Dance Company
  3. American Ballet Theatre
  4. New York City Ballet
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

  1. Martha Graham
  2. Alvin Ailey
  3. George Balanchine
  4. Jerome Robbins
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was established by George Balanchine in 1948?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. New York City Ballet
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In what year was the American Ballet Theatre founded?

  1. 1940
  2. 1945
  3. 1950
  4. 1955
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was known for its innovative and experimental choreography?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. New York City Ballet
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1989 to 2018?

  1. Judith Jamison
  2. Alvin Ailey
  3. George Balanchine
  4. Jerome Robbins
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was founded by Jerome Robbins in 1966?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. New York City Ballet
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the dance company founded by Merce Cunningham in 1953?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was known for its focus on African-American dance and culture?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. New York City Ballet
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the artistic director of the New York City Ballet from 1983 to 2009?

  1. Judith Jamison
  2. Peter Martins
  3. George Balanchine
  4. Jerome Robbins
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was founded by Twyla Tharp in 1965?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. Twyla Tharp Dance
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the dance company founded by William Forsythe in 1990?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. The Forsythe Company
  4. American Ballet Theatre
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was known for its collaborations with visual artists and musicians?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. New York City Ballet
  4. Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2018 to 2022?

  1. Robert Battle
  2. Judith Jamison
  3. Alvin Ailey
  4. George Balanchine
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dance company was founded by Akram Khan in 1992?

  1. Martha Graham Dance Company
  2. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  3. Akram Khan Company
  4. American Ballet Theatre
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