Question

text 1
pina bausch was a german dancer and choreographer who helped develop a form of dance called \tanztheater,\ which blends dance and everyday movement with theatrical elements like dramatic sets, props, and speech. in 1973, bausch started a company called tanztheater wuppertal, which became known for creating emotionally powerful dance performances that felt like plays.
text 2
choreographer pina bauschs work has greatly influenced modern dance since the 1970s. her dance productions were known for their incorporation of theatrical elements, including elaborate, often surreal sets, and sometimes even dialogue. in café müller, dancers moved through cluttered chairs, acting out themes of confusion and longing. in another piece, kontakthof, performers spoke lines about relationships while dancing awkwardly in fancy clothes.
based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?
choose 1 answer:
a bausch recruited trained theater actors to dance in her productions.
b bauschs work blended dance and theater.
c critics celebrated bauschs use of theatrical elements in her productions.
d bausch invented the dance style known as tanztheater.

Explanation:

• Text 1 mentions that Tanztheater blends dance and everyday movement with theatrical elements.
• Text 2 states that Bausch's dance productions incorporated theatrical elements.
• Option A: There is no mention of recruiting trained theater actors in either text.
• Option C: There is no information about critics' celebration in the texts.
• Option D: Text 1 says she "helped develop" Tanztheater, not "invented" it.

Answer:

B. Bausch's work blended dance and theater.