Ballet (UK) Trivia
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- 1.
Which British ballerina was born Peggy Hookham?
- A.
Margot Fonteyn
- B.
Byrony Brind
- C.
Anna Pavlova
- D.
Alicia Markova
Correct Answer
A. Margot Fonteyn -
- 2.
During which decade did Margot Fonteyn retire from dancing?
- A.
1970's
- B.
1950's
- C.
1920's
- D.
1930's
Correct Answer
A. 1970's -
- 3.
In the ballet "Cinderella", what are the fairies brought by the Fairy Godmother called?
- A.
Fairies Of The Four Corners
- B.
Fairies Of The Four Families
- C.
Fairies Of The Four Fathers
- D.
Fairies Of The Four Seasons
Correct Answer
D. Fairies Of The Four Seasons -
- 4.
On which continent is the ballet "Coppelia" set?
- A.
Europe
- B.
Asia
- C.
Africa
- D.
South America
Correct Answer
A. Europe -
- 5.
Which ballet may also be known by the name "L'Oiseau De Feu"?
- A.
Firebird
- B.
Coppelia
- C.
Don Quixote
- D.
Cinderella
Correct Answer
A. Firebird -
- 6.
The ballet "Romeo And Juliet" is based on a story by which British author?
- A.
Thomas Hardy
- B.
William Shakespeare
- C.
George Orwell
- D.
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Correct Answer
B. William Shakespeare -
- 7.
What is the name of the queen of the swans in the ballet "Swan Lake"?
- A.
Orwell
- B.
Orson
- C.
Odette
- D.
Ophelia
Correct Answer
C. Odette -
- 8.
What colour is the swan Odile in the ballet "Swan Lake"?
- A.
White
- B.
Brown
- C.
Green
- D.
Black
Correct Answer
D. Black -
- 9.
Which ballet features the Montague family?
- A.
Nutcracker
- B.
Swan Lake
- C.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- D.
Romeo And Juliet
Correct Answer
D. Romeo And Juliet -
- 10.
What was the first name of the famous British dancer and choreographer Ashton?
- A.
Frederick
- B.
Alonso
- C.
George
- D.
David
Correct Answer
A. Frederick -
- 11.
Which dancer played the original Prince in Cranko's "The Prince of the Pagodas"?
- A.
Michael Somes
- B.
Robert Helpmann
- C.
David Wall
- D.
David Blair
Correct Answer
D. David Blair -
- 12.
In which Covent Garden ballet did Briony Brind make her debut?
- A.
Ballet Imperial
- B.
Giselle
- C.
The Nutcracker Suite
- D.
Swan Lake
Correct Answer
D. Swan Lake -
- 13.
Which anniversary did the Northern Ballet Theatre celebrate in 2009?
- A.
100th
- B.
40th
- C.
70th
- D.
25th
Correct Answer
B. 40th -
- 14.
Who became the patron of the Birmingham Royal Ballet after it became independent in 1997?
- A.
Princess Beatrice
- B.
Prince Harry
- C.
Prince Phillip
- D.
Her Majesty The Queen
Correct Answer
D. Her Majesty The Queen -
- 15.
Which birthday will the Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrate in 2010?
- A.
100th
- B.
20th
- C.
10th
- D.
50th
Correct Answer
B. 20th -
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