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By: Teagan ReeseSam WallmanAmber Woods
15th century France and Italy Modern dance broke away
from the classical companies Characteristics:
Storyline is a fairytale or fable
Elaborate costumes Pantomime to show the
plot Modern dancers wanted to
feel more expression in the upper body, have a better connection with movement, and be able to have a more fluid approach.
Originated in the early 20th century Pioneered a new freer movement style.
Favoring bare feet v. pointe shoes. Early subject matter was often
political or psychological. Many drew from archaic or exotic
sources. Rejected structural formality and
sometimes thematic frivolity.
Was Born 1877 in San Francisco Was interested in Greek styles of dance Emancipated woman ahead of her time Given a school by the government of
Russia Danced to the rhythm of life, this was
Isadoras dance technique. Had a traumatic life which influenced
the rest of her dance.
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Started with ballet, skirt dancing and the Delsarte technique
Characteristics of her new style: Exotic Theatrical Spiritual based
Inspired by the Egyptian Deities Cigarette poster
Put more religious and spiritual feelings into classical dance
Took movements from Egypt and Asia Radha (1906) East Indian Nautch Dance (1932)
Cigarette Poster: Powerful Stance
Was captured by the colorful plants and exotic wildlife
Sitting at the foot of the Nile
Was an Influential American dancer, teacher, and choreographer of modern dance
Ballets and other works were intended to “reveal the inner man.”
Became acquainted with oriental art Enchanted by the religious mysticism of
Ruth St. Denis. Performed an Aztec Ballet (Xochitl)
In 1953, Merce Cunningham Dance Company was formed.
Was a lifetime partner with John Cage.
Fused Grahm’s technique with ballet.
He and Cage created many radical innovations.
Decided that dance and music should be independent from one another. Most famous and
controversial conclusion they had proposed.
Stripped dance of it’s literary and narrative context.
Isolated it from it’s musical accompaniment
By the end of the 20th century, the barriers between ballet and modern dance were less pronounced.
Influenced by the idea of chance. Located the source of movement in the
spine. Bare-footed Embraced the natural movements
of running, jumping and falling. Unlike ballet, used noise like breathing
or foot scuffles.
Her parents ran a drive-in movie theater. She was exposed to
popular culture. Later incorporated this
into her dances. Founded Twyla Tharp
dance. Combined ballet
technique with natural movements like running, walking and skipping.
Wanted to evolve a technique that they felt they owned. Reverted back to
simple movements, that they felt belonged to everybody.
Created “Deuce Coupe” which used both modern & ballet techniques. This combination was
sometimes called the “cross-over” ballet.
Worked less with contemporary music and more with classical, pop, clicking monotones or silence. Audiences loved her physical daring and
jazz roots. Caught viewers attention with her 1971
piece, The Fugue. “no costumes, no music, no lights…”
Twelve years later she returned to the simplicity of The Fugue with In The Upper Room.
Contemporary (Lyrical): Fusion of Modern, Ballet, and Jazz Conveys emotion of the songs lyrics
through body movements Story throughout the song evolves
Modern Dance now: Has blended with other forms of dance Less strictly Modern dancers Companies have molded it into their
performance art
Modern dance influenced today's ballet companies
Contemporary ballet: George Balanchine- founder of the
contemporary ballet Less classical tutus, flowing costumes,
story less ballets, prominent role of the corps de ballet, developing prominence of the male dancer
Ballet dancers wanted more expression, focus to be put on their movements, but were less radical than the modern dancers
Martha Graham Dance Company Isadora Duncan Dance Company Twyla Tharp Dance Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Alvin Ailey Complexions Contemporary Ballet Hubbard Street
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