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Quiz about Lose Yourself to Dance
Quiz about Lose Yourself to Dance

Lose Yourself to Dance Trivia Quiz


Dancing is a part of practically all world cultures. Here are ten questions about ten of the worlds most popular dancers of the 20th century. A variety of dance styles will be covered.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
366,087
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
809
Last 3 plays: GBfan (9/10), Guest 213 (9/10), grompit (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which female dancer was paired with most of the famous male dancers of her day, and made many movies including "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) and "Silk Stocking" (1957)? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following Soviet/Russian ballet dancers defected in 1961, despite extensive efforts by the KGB to stop him/her? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following actors was a noted tap dancer who actually won a Tony Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1992 production "Jelly's Last Jam"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. From 1961-1978 dancer Bobby Burgess was a regular performer on which of the following television shows? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which member of Hollywood's legendary Rat Pack was noted for his skills as a tap dancer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Vernon and Irene Castle were famous British ballet dancers.


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the nickname of legendary tap dancer Bill Robinson? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Born in 1958, Michael Flatley is an American dancer known for his energetic style and skill in which type of dance? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following women was an exotic dancer who died in 1927 after her scarf became entangled around the open spoke wheels of a car, breaking her neck? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Gypsy Rose Lee was an infamous burlesque dancer who was put to death in 1917 after being convicted of espionage.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which female dancer was paired with most of the famous male dancers of her day, and made many movies including "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) and "Silk Stocking" (1957)?

Answer: Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse danced for over sixty years. She was paired with both Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Charisse worked on film, television and on Broadway and performed well into her 80s. This lovely lady was considered one of Hollywood's premier dancers, known for her ability to dance to almost any type of music and in almost any style.
2. Which of the following Soviet/Russian ballet dancers defected in 1961, despite extensive efforts by the KGB to stop him/her?

Answer: Rudolf Nureyev

One of the Soviet Union's most prized ballet dancers, Nureyev was known for being rebellious and out-spoken. While in Paris, in 1961, he managed to defect, and signed with the Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas. He did not return to his home country until 1987, when he was allowed to visit his dying mother. Famous world-wide for his strength and grace, Nureyev was partnered, at one time or another, with most of the prima-ballerinas of the world.

He danced with Margot Fonteyn for almost 30 years despite her being almost 20 years older than he was.
3. Which of the following actors was a noted tap dancer who actually won a Tony Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1992 production "Jelly's Last Jam"?

Answer: Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines was a gifted performer, known for his skills as a tap dancer, an actor, a singer, and as a choreographer. His 1992 portrayal of Jelly Roll Morton in "Jelly's Last Jam" helped him win a Tony Award. He starred in his own sitcom "The Gregory Hines Show" in 1997 and made his movie debut in the Mel Brooks comedy film "History of the World, Part 1" in 1981.

Despite his success on television and in movies, Hines always considered himself to be, first and foremost, a dancer.
4. From 1961-1978 dancer Bobby Burgess was a regular performer on which of the following television shows?

Answer: The Lawrence Welk Show

Bobby Burgess began performing song and dance routines as a child. In 1955, when he was nine he was chosen to be one of the original Mouseketeers on the new television show "The Mickey Mouse Club". In 1961 he became a regular on the popular musical variety program "The Lawrence Welk Show" where he was a regular performer until the show ended in 1978. Burgess was a ballroom dancer with a great repertoire.

After leaving television, he went on to teach his skills to younger dancers in his own dance studio. During its long television run "The Lawrence Welk Show" had regular performances of tap dancing, ballroom dancing, and the occasional modern dance act.

It also featured classical and jazz musicians.
5. Which member of Hollywood's legendary Rat Pack was noted for his skills as a tap dancer?

Answer: Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr. was a singer/tap dancer who went on to act on both television and in film. He started performing in vaudeville at the age of three and starred in his first film "Rufus Jones for President" in 1933. This talented performer was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for his television performances and was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously.
6. Vernon and Irene Castle were famous British ballet dancers.

Answer: False

Popular in the early part of the 20th century, Vernon and Irene Castle were known for their skills as ballroom dancers, not as ballet dancers. They are often credited with helping to popularize the Foxtrot, the Turkey Trot and the Tango. They made their first Broadway performance in 1914 in the musical "Watch Your Step".

They helped bring ragtime, and jazz into what was, at that time, considered to be "polite white society". Their careers together ended with the death of Vernon Castle in an airplane accident at the age of 30.
7. What was the nickname of legendary tap dancer Bill Robinson?

Answer: Bojangles

Robinson started tap dancing for pay at the age of five. The nickname Bojangles was a reference to his lively and upbeat personality. He performed in vaudeville, musical stage, and film. One of his most memorable movies was the 1935 film "The Little Colonel" with child star Shirley Temple. Robinson helped introduce a new style of tap dancing which involved more intricate steps and less upper body movement.

He was known for dancing on his toes which was a change from the flat-footed style which had been popular for years.
8. Born in 1958, Michael Flatley is an American dancer known for his energetic style and skill in which type of dance?

Answer: Irish stepdance

Michael Flatley is an American Irish dancer who became internationally famous with his dance programs such as "Riverdance", "Lord of the Dance" and "Celtic Tiger". This style of dancing is a variation of tap dance involving very intricate step work. Flatley set a Guinness Book world record by tapping an amazing 28 taps per second.
9. Which of the following women was an exotic dancer who died in 1927 after her scarf became entangled around the open spoke wheels of a car, breaking her neck?

Answer: Isadora Duncan

Considered to be a pioneer in the field of contemporary dance, Isadora Duncan was known for dancing barefoot in a flowing and somewhat provocative style. She espoused a loose style of dance that focused on emotion and grace. Many of her dances and costumes had a distinctly Grecian touch to them.

Although born in the U.S., she lived most of her adult life in Russia. Her style of modern dance involved running, skipping and hopping that was new and unusual. Her use of provocative music and costumes led to her being called an exotic dancer.

While this term is sometimes used to describe strip dance, Duncan was not a stripper but rather an innovative theatrical dancer.
10. Gypsy Rose Lee was an infamous burlesque dancer who was put to death in 1917 after being convicted of espionage.

Answer: False

Did I get you with this one? The description is of the dancer Mata Hari (1876-1917). Gypsy Rose Lee (1911-1970) was a burlesque dancer who became famous for her provocative strip tease act. She acted on television, stage and in the movies. She was a published author as well.

She attempted to portray the burlesque style of dance as a legitimate dance style, and was, in a limited sense, successful.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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