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Quiz by kerensahawkey, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by kerensahawkey
over 11 years ago
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Question 1
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What year was Alvin Ailey born?
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1921
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1931
Question 2
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Where did Ailey grow up and with who?
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Texas with his mother
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California with his Auntie
Question 3
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Why did AIley move to the West Coast of USA and when did this happen?
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As his mother was struggling to find work due to segregation, which he experienced first hand. 1942
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As his mother was finding work but wanted more money. 1942
Question 4
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Who are Ailey's main influences?
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Horton
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Dunham
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Graham
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Duncan
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Cole
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Ballet
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Broadway
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Cunningham
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Balanchine
Question 5
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What are the stylistic features of a Ailey Dancer?
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Flexibility
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High kicks with no control
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High legs in both rapid extension and controlled ways
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Challenging themselves
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No musicality
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Dynamic power and strength
Question 6
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What are the additional features to a AIley dancer since Battle arrived?
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Indian Kathak
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Bollywood
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Spanish
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Hip hop
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Yoga
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Improvisation
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Ballet
Question 7
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What year was Revelations choreographed?
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1960
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1961
Question 8
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What year was Blues Suite choreographed?
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1958
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1968
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