Dance History Trivia Questions
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In which country did Sir Frederick Ashton, born in Ecuador, become a major choreographer?
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england
In 1951, which North American country saw the founding of its National Ballet by former Royal Ballet dancer Celia Franca?
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canada
Which syncopated dance was likely named after Vaudeville star Harry Fox?
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foxtrot
In 1910, which role did Tamara Karsavina originate in a ballet composed by Stravinsky?
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firebird
Which country is credited with the origins of the dance known as the Charleston?
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united states
In which city's dance halls did the cancan become popular in the 1830s?
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paris
What dance, named after an animal, became more popular than the turkey trot around the start of WWI?
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foxtrot
In which city's Opera Ballet did Roland Petit dance before co-founding the Ballets des Champs-Elysees?
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paris
Which American dance is said to have originated from the musical theatre star Harry Fox?
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foxtrot
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