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This was a time period that was 2 million years ago and ended either 10,000 or 40,000 years ago. This is supposedly the longest phase of mankind.
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This was a time period when human technology was being developed. This began around 9,500 BC. It's considered the end of the stone age and happened in the middle east. Once this age ended, metal tools were on the rise.
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This is a dance that was originated in Charleston, South Carolina. It was popularized in 1923.
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This gentleman is known as the master of Baroque music.
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This gentlemen is one of the most influential ballet choreographers and masters of all time.
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This is considered the beginning of the Romantic Ballet period. It is considered this because in 1827 there was a ballet called “La Sylphide” which kind of kicked off this period.
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Much like Nutcracker, Swan Lake was popular in the late-1800's. Although it was originally a flop, it is now one of the most popular ballets of all time.
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She was born in New Jersey and lived a great, full life of dance. She is best known for her contribution of eastern ideology of dance and implementing it to dance to western society.
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The Nutcracker is one of the most famous ballets of all time. It was originally written in Russia, but since the 1960's has been extremely popular in North America during Christmastime. Even the most uneducated
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The Serpentine Dance was made popular around the year 1890 and was very popular in America and Europe. Taking ideas from the Skirt Dance, the Serpentine Dance borrowed things from it. It was started by Loïe Fuller. She was the one who started it.
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Helped create the Denishawn school that is covered in this timeline. He is a very prominent male dancer who helped shaped the way for men to dance in society.
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Martha Graham is a staple in the dance world. In 1929 she was a part of a dance called "Heretic". This dance had quick, and almost twitchy movements which was a deviation of dances during that time. She was a trailblazer.
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An unbelievable actor, dancer, singer, choreographer and percussionist. His rhythm, perfectionism and innovation were his greatest features.
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This word means end of century.
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Was a very talented and popular choreographer that was active from 1910-1990.
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He was an American dancer, choreographer, and theatre director.
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She was a beautiful young lady who excelled in the arts of acting, singing, and dancing.
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Gene Kelly is ridiculously popular among the Baby Boomer generation. He was insanely talented in singing, dancing and choreography, directing and even comedy. He is best known for his role in Singin' in the Rain.
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A very famous ballet and orchestral piece that is much newer compared to Swan Lake and the Nutcracker. It is based on pagan myths and really rose to popularity after its debut.
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Denishawn school was created by Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis. It was founded in 1915 and and helped assist people in their desire to get better at dancing.
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Known for his dancing, acting and choreography.
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Choreographed West Side Story.
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Neoclassical ballet is a deviation from classical ballet. Everything in this type of ballet is dramatic and over-expressed.
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Was from America and is best known for his dancing, teaching choreography and even his jazz dancing.
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Is best known for his American jazz dancing. He would often perform on Broadway in the prime of his career.
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This gentleman was an American dancer, musical-theatre choreographer, actor and much more.
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She is considered a minimalist art dancer. She is still alive and works in New York. She liked to focus on movement and sound.
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Steve Paxton! This late-great gentlemen was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He is mostly known for his Contact Improvisation.
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A play that was released by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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This was first premiered in the late 40's. Interestingly enough, this was already covered and was formerly known as Serpent Heart. This was loosely based on Greek mythology and carried that theme.
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This gentleman was born in New York City following World War II. His style focuses mainly on classical ballet with a traditional side to things. He studied at Joffrey Ballet School and this is where he learned everything. He is still alive today.
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Directed by AND starring Gene Kelly. I can't believe that Gene Kelly is that incredibly gifted.
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A dance show program that aired from 1952 to 1989.
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A movie that was a musical comedy film that was very popular and starred Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe.
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A musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
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West Side Story was a play that became popular because of the quality that it was. It was choreographed by Jerome Robbins.
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A Broadway production that was an instant success.
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I guarantee you that just about everyone knows who Michael Jackson is. If you don't, you're probably living in a bunker. Gary, Indiana. He is best known for his incredible dance moves and his ability to sing and perform.
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A broadway performance that blew up in popularity because of the wonderful music and dancing that it displayed.
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After gaining popularity in the 1960's, postmodern dance sought to deconstruct what dance was thought to be in centuries prior. This ideology was that dance could be for anyone, regardless of dance training.
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Paula Abdul is an American pop star who was born in California. She is known for her singing, her dancing, acting choreography, and even known as a TV personality. She helped changed the way we see dance today.
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A broadway performance that was based in Russia in 1904.
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A choreographer who is best known as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance.
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Michael Jackson's sister who is extremely talented in singing and dancing.
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A form of art that is big in the hip-hop community.
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This is a musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch.
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A channel that aired on August 1, 1981. It was originally intended to just showcase music videos hence the name Music Television.
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Lady Gaga is extremely popular among people who are into music. She is best known for her really catchy songs and obscure performances.
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This is a song that was incredible waves within the entertainment industry. Michael Jackson also made the "anti-gravity" lean extremely popular with this.
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A dance that is expressive, free and energetic.
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This is an American musical historical drama film that originally bombed in the box office, but later gained much positivity towards it.
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A musical that takes place in the land of Oz and focuses on the witches of Oz.