* Game 10, Round 2 - Arts - Ballet and Dance
A round of questions to get you on your toes -- and perhaps do a
pirouette or an arabesque. 10 questions on the world of ballet
and dance...
If we just describe a person, name them.
1. Latvian-born ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defected to the
West 30 years ago -- on 1974-06-30 to be exact. In *which city*
did he flee his Soviet handlers during a tour?
2. 13 years before that defection, Russian dancer and choreographer
Rudolf Nureyev did the same. In *which European city* did
Nureyev defect in 1961?
3. This world-renowned English ballerina who a favorite partner
of Rudolf Nureyev after his defection. Her career with the Royal
Ballet company lasted more than 40 years, and she received the
rare title of prima ballerina assoluta from Queen Elizabeth.
4. Perhaps the most renowned ballet dancer this country has
produced, she was a principal dancer with the National Ballet
of Canada through 1971-97. She then joined the company's
management team, and served as artistic director 2005-21.
5. This Russian prima ballerina died in 1931, but remains one
of the most renowned dancers in history. She created the role
of The Dying Swan, was the first ballerina to tour the world,
and a meringue-based dessert is named after her.
6. This Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer is
regarded as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century.
Although his career lasted less than 15 years, he was celebrated
for his virtuosity and high leaps.
7. This former principal dancer was with the National Ballet of
Canada for 27 years until 1989. She performed around the world
with Baryshnikov, Nureyev, and others. She's also an author of
children's books, as well as a producer, director, and filmmaker.
8. He was one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th
century. Considered the father of American ballet, he created
465 works. He also co-founded the New York City Ballet in 1948,
and was its artistic director for more than 35 years.
9. During his 21 years with our National Ballet, ending in 2004,
he was among the leading Canadian dancers of his generation.
He's best known for his performances with <answer 4>, and he's
still with the National Ballet as an artist-in-residence.
10. She was an American modern dancer and choreographer for more
than 70 years. Her New-York-based school is the oldest dance
school in the US. Her dance style, named for her, reshaped
American dance and is still taught worldwide.
* Game 10, Round 3 - Entertainment - Olympic Movies
In another bid to get everyone's blood racing over the upcoming
Summer Olympics, here is tonight's entertainment round.
1. A round about Olympic movies must include the Oscar-winning
"Chariots of Fire" (1981). It told the story of two British
sprinters at the 1924 summer games in *which city*?
For each of the remaining questions, give the title of the movie.
2. This 2023 film was produced and directed by George Clooney.
It told the story of the University of Washington rowing team
that won the Olympic men's 8's gold in 1936.
3. Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo got Oscar nominations for this
2014 movie. It was based on the story of two Olympic wrestlers
recruited by an eccentric millionaire for his wrestling team.
4. This 1983 film told the story of Billy Mills, an Oglala Sioux
tribe member, and his stunning victory in the 10,000 m race at
the 1964 Tokyo Games. The movie starred Robby Benson, and the
cast also included a young Graham Greene.
5. There were two movies in the late 1990s about American distance
runner Steve Prefontaine. Jared Leto and Ed O'Neill were in
"Prefontaine". What was the name of the later film, with Billy
Crudup and Donald Sutherland?
6. This 2016 film, starring Stephan James and Jason Sudeikis,
told the story of Jesse Owens and his 4 gold medals at the 1936
Berlin Olympics.
7. This 1993 movie starred John Candy in his last movie released
before his death. It was inspired by the saga of the 1988
Jamaican bobsled team.
8. This 2004 flick retold the story of the amazing 1980 victory
by the US Olympic men's hockey team in Lake Placid. Kirk Russell
starred as coach Herb Brooks.
9. This 2016 movie took an affectionate look back at the British
ski-jumping folk hero from the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.
It starred Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman.
10. Margot Robbie and Oscar-winner Allison Janney led the cast of
this 2017 film. It was based on the soap opera surrounding the
1994 Olympic women's figure skating event in Lillehammer, Norway.
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* Game 10, Round 2 - Arts - Ballet and Dance
1. Latvian-born ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defected to the
West 30 years ago -- on 1974-06-30 to be exact. In *which city*
did he flee his Soviet handlers during a tour?
2. 13 years before that defection, Russian dancer and choreographer
Rudolf Nureyev did the same. In *which European city* did
Nureyev defect in 1961?
5. This Russian prima ballerina died in 1931, but remains one
of the most renowned dancers in history. She created the role
of The Dying Swan, was the first ballerina to tour the world,
and a meringue-based dessert is named after her.
6. This Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer is
regarded as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century.
Although his career lasted less than 15 years, he was celebrated
for his virtuosity and high leaps.
8. He was one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th
century. Considered the father of American ballet, he created
465 works. He also co-founded the New York City Ballet in 1948,
and was its artistic director for more than 35 years.
10. She was an American modern dancer and choreographer for more
than 70 years. Her New-York-based school is the oldest dance
school in the US. Her dance style, named for her, reshaped
American dance and is still taught worldwide.
* Game 10, Round 3 - Entertainment - Olympic Movies
7. This 1993 movie starred John Candy in his last movie released
before his death. It was inspired by the saga of the 1988
Jamaican bobsled team.
8. This 2004 flick retold the story of the amazing 1980 victory
by the US Olympic men's hockey team in Lake Placid. Kirk Russell
starred as coach Herb Brooks.
9. This 2016 movie took an affectionate look back at the British
ski-jumping folk hero from the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.
It starred Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman.
* Game 10, Round 2 - Arts - Ballet and Dance
A round of questions to get you on your toes -- and perhaps do a
pirouette or an arabesque. 10 questions on the world of ballet
and dance...
If we just describe a person, name them.
1. Latvian-born ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defected to the
West 30 years ago -- on 1974-06-30 to be exact. In *which city*
did he flee his Soviet handlers during a tour?
2. 13 years before that defection, Russian dancer and choreographer
Rudolf Nureyev did the same. In *which European city* did
Nureyev defect in 1961?
3. This world-renowned English ballerina who a favorite partner
of Rudolf Nureyev after his defection. Her career with the Royal
Ballet company lasted more than 40 years, and she received the
rare title of prima ballerina assoluta from Queen Elizabeth.
5. This Russian prima ballerina died in 1931, but remains one
of the most renowned dancers in history. She created the role
of The Dying Swan, was the first ballerina to tour the world,
and a meringue-based dessert is named after her.
8. He was one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th
century. Considered the father of American ballet, he created
465 works. He also co-founded the New York City Ballet in 1948,
and was its artistic director for more than 35 years.
10. She was an American modern dancer and choreographer for more
than 70 years. Her New-York-based school is the oldest dance
school in the US. Her dance style, named for her, reshaped
American dance and is still taught worldwide.
* Game 10, Round 3 - Entertainment - Olympic Movies
In another bid to get everyone's blood racing over the upcoming
Summer Olympics, here is tonight's entertainment round.
1. A round about Olympic movies must include the Oscar-winning
"Chariots of Fire" (1981). It told the story of two British
sprinters at the 1924 summer games in *which city*?
For each of the remaining questions, give the title of the movie.
2. This 2023 film was produced and directed by George Clooney.
It told the story of the University of Washington rowing team
that won the Olympic men's 8's gold in 1936.
3. Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo got Oscar nominations for this
2014 movie. It was based on the story of two Olympic wrestlers
recruited by an eccentric millionaire for his wrestling team.
4. This 1983 film told the story of Billy Mills, an Oglala Sioux
tribe member, and his stunning victory in the 10,000 m race at
the 1964 Tokyo Games. The movie starred Robby Benson, and the
cast also included a young Graham Greene.
5. There were two movies in the late 1990s about American distance
runner Steve Prefontaine. Jared Leto and Ed O'Neill were in
"Prefontaine". What was the name of the later film, with Billy
Crudup and Donald Sutherland?
6. This 2016 film, starring Stephan James and Jason Sudeikis,
told the story of Jesse Owens and his 4 gold medals at the 1936
Berlin Olympics.
7. This 1993 movie starred John Candy in his last movie released
before his death. It was inspired by the saga of the 1988
Jamaican bobsled team.
8. This 2004 flick retold the story of the amazing 1980 victory
by the US Olympic men's hockey team in Lake Placid. Kirk Russell
starred as coach Herb Brooks.
9. This 2016 movie took an affectionate look back at the British
ski-jumping folk hero from the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.
It starred Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman.
10. Margot Robbie and Oscar-winner Allison Janney led the cast of
this 2017 film. It was based on the soap opera surrounding the
1994 Olympic women's figure skating event in Lillehammer, Norway.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-07-22,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 10, Round 2 - Arts - Ballet and Dance
A round of questions to get you on your toes -- and perhaps do a
pirouette or an arabesque. 10 questions on the world of ballet
and dance...
If we just describe a person, name them.
1. Latvian-born ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defected to the
West 30 years ago -- on 1974-06-30 to be exact. In *which city*
did he flee his Soviet handlers during a tour?
2. 13 years before that defection, Russian dancer and choreographer
Rudolf Nureyev did the same. In *which European city* did
Nureyev defect in 1961?
3. This world-renowned English ballerina who a favorite partner
of Rudolf Nureyev after his defection. Her career with the Royal
Ballet company lasted more than 40 years, and she received the
rare title of prima ballerina assoluta from Queen Elizabeth.
4. Perhaps the most renowned ballet dancer this country has
produced, she was a principal dancer with the National Ballet
of Canada through 1971-97. She then joined the company's
management team, and served as artistic director 2005-21.
5. This Russian prima ballerina died in 1931, but remains one
of the most renowned dancers in history. She created the role
of The Dying Swan, was the first ballerina to tour the world,
and a meringue-based dessert is named after her.
6. This Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer is
regarded as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century.
Although his career lasted less than 15 years, he was celebrated
for his virtuosity and high leaps.
7. This former principal dancer was with the National Ballet of
Canada for 27 years until 1989. She performed around the world
with Baryshnikov, Nureyev, and others. She's also an author of
children's books, as well as a producer, director, and filmmaker.
8. He was one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th
century. Considered the father of American ballet, he created
465 works. He also co-founded the New York City Ballet in 1948,
and was its artistic director for more than 35 years.
9. During his 21 years with our National Ballet, ending in 2004,
he was among the leading Canadian dancers of his generation.
He's best known for his performances with <answer 4>, and he's
still with the National Ballet as an artist-in-residence.
10. She was an American modern dancer and choreographer for more
than 70 years. Her New-York-based school is the oldest dance
school in the US. Her dance style, named for her, reshaped
American dance and is still taught worldwide.
* Game 10, Round 3 - Entertainment - Olympic Movies
In another bid to get everyone's blood racing over the upcoming
Summer Olympics, here is tonight's entertainment round.
1. A round about Olympic movies must include the Oscar-winning
"Chariots of Fire" (1981). It told the story of two British
sprinters at the 1924 summer games in *which city*?
For each of the remaining questions, give the title of the movie.
2. This 2023 film was produced and directed by George Clooney.
It told the story of the University of Washington rowing team
that won the Olympic men's 8's gold in 1936.
3. Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo got Oscar nominations for this
2014 movie. It was based on the story of two Olympic wrestlers
recruited by an eccentric millionaire for his wrestling team.
4. This 1983 film told the story of Billy Mills, an Oglala Sioux
tribe member, and his stunning victory in the 10,000 m race at
the 1964 Tokyo Games. The movie starred Robby Benson, and the
cast also included a young Graham Greene.
5. There were two movies in the late 1990s about American distance
runner Steve Prefontaine. Jared Leto and Ed O'Neill were in
"Prefontaine". What was the name of the later film, with Billy
Crudup and Donald Sutherland?
6. This 2016 film, starring Stephan James and Jason Sudeikis,
told the story of Jesse Owens and his 4 gold medals at the 1936
Berlin Olympics.
7. This 1993 movie starred John Candy in his last movie released
before his death. It was inspired by the saga of the 1988
Jamaican bobsled team.
8. This 2004 flick retold the story of the amazing 1980 victory
by the US Olympic men's hockey team in Lake Placid. Kirk Russell
starred as coach Herb Brooks.
9. This 2016 movie took an affectionate look back at the British
ski-jumping folk hero from the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.
It starred Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman.
10. Margot Robbie and Oscar-winner Allison Janney led the cast of
this 2017 film. It was based on the soap opera surrounding the
1994 Olympic women's figure skating event in Lillehammer, Norway.
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