Understanding Dance Quiz 1

Why is dance described as a collaborative art form?

Dance is considered a collaborative art form due to the collaboration between the choreographer and the dancers. The two work together, as the choreographer provides the creative vision for the dance, and the dancers execute the idea.

What are two possible sources of inspiration for a choreographer during his or her creative process?

Different images from nature often serve as a large source of inspiration or metaphor for choreography. Music itself, as the choreographer bases the dance / choreography around how they interpret the piece.

August Bournonville preserved the role of the female dancer during a time when the female role was reduced to supporting the male.

False

How did the elements of lighting, scenery and costume develop during the Romantic era of ballet?

Gas lighting, which provides a mysterious vibe by creating a moon-like effect, was one development that occurred during the Romantic era of ballet. Illusions were implemented more with the addition of trap doors and wires to make dancers "fly." Women appeared more light and weightless with the introduction of dancing en pointe. Stage designs and costumes overall became much more simple. For mythological or classical scenes, beautiful landscapes were depicted, and the ballerinas were either dressed in simple white dresses or in colorful national dress.

Who developed the genre known as ballet d'action which featured a single consistent storyline using pantomime to further the plot?

Jean-Georges Noverre

Which of the following ballets was originally choreographed by Filippo Taglioni and is considered the first Romantic ballet?

La Sylphide

Discuss how Marie Sallé and Marie Camargo contributed to the development of dance during the 18th century.

Marie Sallé was a French dancer and choreographer, best known for her expressive and dramatic performances, who challenged the male-dominated theatrical world and reformed traditional "feminine" costumes. Her rival, Marie Camargo, emphasized strong technical skill and virtuosity in her dancing. She also believed in equality between male and female dancers, especially regarding technique development, as only men performed the intricate / detailed steps at the time.

Marie Taglioni was the prototype of the Romantic ballerina. How did she embody the Romantic vision of ballet?

Marie Taglioni embodied the Romantic vision of ballet through the quality of lyricism in her dancing.

Which Romantic ballet brought together four of the greatest Romantic ballerinas and captures the essence of the Romantic style?

Pas de Quatre

How did ballet evolve following the establishment of the Académie Royale de Danse (Royal Academy of Dance) by King Louis XIV?

The establishment of the Académie Royale de Danse by King Louis XIV served as the first professional training school and helped establish ballet as a profession. Ballet eventually grew from within the palace courts to a larger scale, at the theater with proscenium stage.

La Fille mal gardée was choreographed by Jean Dauberval who was influenced by Noverre's concepts of expressiveness and a unified plot.

True

Romanticism elevated folk art and ancient customs leading to the emergence of folk fairy tales with an emphasis on the supernatural.

True

Briefly describe how the visual elements of lighting, scenery and costume can influence choreography.

Visual elements such as lighting, scenery, and costume provide an additional factor to the dance beside just the choreography, amplifying the movements in more dramatic ways. They influence the way the audience sees the choreography and help define the space on stage.

Catherine de Medici was a patron of the arts and promoted which of the following as a political tool, a symbol of harmony and order, and show of splendor?

ballet de cour

The ballet Moves choreographed by Jerome Robbins is accompanied by which of the following?

silence