Jazz Dance Flashcards
1
Q
Where was Jazz rooted?
A
African traditions
2
Q
When were dances brought from Africa to America?
A
Slave Trade
3
Q
Was considered an _________ art form
A
American
4
Q
What are the three branches of jazz?
A
Vernacular, Commercial,Broadway
5
Q
What are the 3 components
A
Music, Lyrics, Plot
6
Q
Musical theatre in Europe dates back to ___________.
A
Ancient Greeks
7
Q
Ancient Greeks included ___________.
A
Comedies and tragedies
8
Q
This dates back to __________.
A
5 B.C.E
9
Q
Who is the choreographer and director of Aladdin?
A
Casey Micholaw
10
Q
Who made the Music for Aladdin?
A
Alan Menken
11
Q
About how many crystals were in a single costume?
A
8,644
12
Q
How many special effects?
A
84
13
Q
How many productions does Aladdin have around the world?
A
6
14
Q
What is the song we are dancing to?
A
Friend like me
