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ALVIN AILEY

Question 1 of 8

1

What year was Alvin Ailey born?

Select one of the following:

  • 1921

  • 1931

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

1

Where did Ailey grow up and with who?

Select one of the following:

  • Texas with his mother

  • California with his Auntie

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

Why did AIley move to the West Coast of USA and when did this happen?

Select one of the following:

  • As his mother was struggling to find work due to segregation, which he experienced first hand. 1942

  • As his mother was finding work but wanted more money. 1942

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

Who are Ailey's main influences?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Horton

  • Dunham

  • Graham

  • Duncan

  • Cole

  • Ballet

  • Broadway

  • Cunningham

  • Balanchine

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

What are the stylistic features of a Ailey Dancer?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Flexibility

  • High kicks with no control

  • High legs in both rapid extension and controlled ways

  • Challenging themselves

  • No musicality

  • Dynamic power and strength

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

What are the additional features to a AIley dancer since Battle arrived?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Indian Kathak

  • Bollywood

  • Spanish

  • Hip hop

  • Yoga

  • Improvisation

  • Ballet

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

1

What year was Revelations choreographed?

Select one of the following:

  • 1960

  • 1961

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

1

What year was Blues Suite choreographed?

Select one of the following:

  • 1958

  • 1968

Explanation