Test Your Knowledge: Modern Dance Put your knowledge of modern dance to the test with this quiz featuring ten questions about its history, techniques, and influential figures. remus2009 published on February 260 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Who is often referred to as the 'Mother of Modern Dance'? Martha Graham Isadora Duncan Merce Cunningham Alvin Ailey 2/10 Which dance technique emphasizes the natural movement of the body? Ballet Cunningham Technique Release Technique Contact Improvisation 3/10 Who choreographed the iconic piece 'Rain' in 1966? Twyla Tharp Pina Bausch Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Anna Sokolow 4/10 Which modern dance company was founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958? New York City Ballet American Ballet Theatre Joffrey Ballet Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 5/10 What is the term for a choreographic device where movements are released to gravity? Looping Flocking Spiraling Fall and Recovery 6/10 Who founded the Merce Cunningham Dance Company in 1953? Martha Graham Pina Bausch Merce Cunningham Paul Taylor 7/10 Which modern dance pioneer is known for her use of improvisation and expression of emotions? Anna Halprin José Limón Trisha Brown Isadora Duncan 8/10 What is the name of the method that focuses on the connection between mind and body in dance? Horton Technique Limon Technique Gaga Technique Laban Technique 9/10 Who choreographed the renowned ballet 'Rite of Spring' in 1913? Rudolf Nureyev George Balanchine Vaslav Nijinsky Michel Fokine 10/10 Which modern dance technique focuses on weight-sharing and partner dynamics? Cunningham Technique Release Technique Gaga Technique Contact Improvisation
