Modern Dance History The Origins Modern dance brought
Modern Dance History The Origins
Modern dance brought a new and revolutionary attitude toward dance. It encourages: -artistic individuality & -the development of personal choreographic styles. Circle Modern Dance Company
Modern dance developed in opposition to ballet. In an effort to remove all of the unnecessary decorations, modern dance evolved new movement concepts very different from the academic school of ballet. Momix Dance Company
Modern dance is different from ballet. Ø Modern dance has a freer movement style, often giving into gravity instead of trying to defy it. Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre
Modern dance is different from ballet Ø Modern dance used bare feet instead of pointe shoes.
Modern dance is different from ballet Ø Modern dance uses political and psychological (real) subject matter instead of love stories and fairy tales. Parsons Dance Company The Letter
Modern dance developed in response to the cultural issues of the time. The Women’s Suffrage Movement (the fight for women’s equality) of the early 1900 s, decreased constrictions on women. Women no longer wore corsets and this allowed them to breathe easier and be more active.
Modern dance developed in response to the cultural issues of the time. The 19 th Century introduced an increased interest in exercise and healthful living and dance became a popular form of exercise. A girls basketball team of the early 1900 s
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