Modern Dance Transformations

These flashcards cover key figures, works, and concepts in the evolution of modern dance as identified in the lecture notes.

Who was one of the founding members of modern dance in Britain?

Robert Cohan.

What is the title of Martha Graham's work mentioned in the notes?

Acts of Light.

Which choreographers are associated with Judson Church?

Trisha Brown, David Gordon, Steven Paxton, and Yvonne Rainer.

What is Yvonne Rainer's notable work mentioned in the notes?

Trio A and No manifesto

What kind of choreographers are Karaole Armitage and Michael Clark?

Punk choreographers.

What school are the students at?

Trinity Laban school.

What is the title of the work by Trisha Brown discussed in the notes?

Accumulation.

Which dance piece by Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker inspired Beyoncé's Countdown video?

Rosas danst Rosas.

How did Pina Bausch change the dance landscape?

By bringing dance closer to theatre.

What type of elements did Pina Bausch incorporate into her works?

Elaborate sets and props.

What is the title of Pina Bausch's notable work mentioned in the notes?

Café Müller.

What is the title of William Forsythe’s work referenced in the notes?

Step Text.

Which choreographer was inspired by Michael Jackson, Bruce Lee, and Muhammad Ali?

Akram Khan.

Who is credited with changing the dance world from ballet to modern dance?

Isadora Duncan.

Who choreographed 'The Rite of Spring' for Ballet Russe?

Vaslav Nijinsky.

What caused a riot during the performance of 'The Rite of Spring'?

The new movement and deconstruction of ballet.

What was the story of Les Noces?

A traditional peasant wedding.

What did Isadora Duncan's manifesto advocate for?

The free spirit will inhabit the body of all women.

Who choreographed Les Noces?

Bronislava Nijinska.

What notation system did Rudolf Laban develop?

Labanotation and green clowns