New Dance / Early Modern Dance (Late 1800s–1900s)

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What was New Dance?

Early modern dance rejecting ballet’s rigid structure; emphasized natural movement and expression.

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Who was Loie Fuller?

Innovator with fabric and lighting effects (Serpentine Dance).

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Who was Isadora Duncan?

Considered the “mother of modern dance”; danced barefoot, inspired by Greek ideals.

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Who were Ruth St. Denis & Ted Shawn?

Pioneers of modern dance who co-founded the Denishawn School.

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What was the Denishawn School?

American school of dance that trained pioneers like Martha Graham.

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How did New Dance differ from ballet?

Focused on grounded, free, expressive movement rather than virtuosity or symmetry.