1. Of the following dancers, who is one of the best known modern dancer/choreographer? a. George Balanchine Modern b. Martha Graham c. Cynthia Gregory d. Peter Martins Dance 2. Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis formed which modern dance company, popular in the 20th century? a. Alvin Ailey Quiz b. MOMIX c. Pilobolus by Joy Held d. Denisshawn 3. Modern dance in the 1930's was also known as a. experimental dancing b. ballet noir c. the jitterbug d. classical ballet 9. Which of the following dancers is not a mod- ern dancers of the early 20th century? 4. The young dancers who studied and danced with a. Martha Graham Isadora Duncan in the 1920's were known as b. Hanya Holm a. the Jivers c. Mikhail Baryshnikov b. the Baby Ballerinas d. Ted Shawn c. the modern dancers d. the Isadorables 10. The creative process that involves arrang- ing and creating dances and ballets is called 5. Which of the following terms are not related to mod- a. dance rehearsal ern dance? b. movement assembly a. contact improvisation c. choreography b. Vaganova technique d. movement implementation c. fall and recovery d. contract and release 11. A dance creation process involving sponta- neous movements based on a particular idea is 6. The choreography of modern dancer Alvin Ailey is called centered around which cultural heritage? a. imagery a. Scottish b. isolation b. African-American c. improvisation c. Irish-Celtic d. inspiration d. Caribbean 12. A form of dance that evolved during the 7. Which dancer/choreographer is known for contem- 1960's and 1970's that questioned the tradition- porary works and the Broadway musical "Movin' Out," al notions of classical modern dance is called with music by Billy Joel? a. contemporary ballet a. Twyla Tharp b. liturgical dance b. Peter Martins c. hip hop c. Merce Cunningham d. post modern dance d. Alvin Ailey Dancer Magazine March 2009 8. Which of the following companies is not a modern dance company? Answers: a. Merce Cunningham Dance Company 1. b 5. b 9. c b. Paul Taylor Dance Company 2. d 6. b 10. c c. Pilobolus 3. a 7. a 11. c d. Dance Theater of Harlem 4. d 8. d 12.d.