Contemporary Dance

Contemporary Dance

Another version of a dance that features modern steps.

Contemporary Dance

It is a deviation of the rigid rules or formality of classical ballet.

Contemporary Dance

Does not follow the specific pattern or standard steps.

Expression of oneself

The style of contemporary dance shows an _________.

Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham

They were the pioneers of contemporary dande.

Martha Graham

Introduced and popularized what is known as the contemporary dance.

Martha Graham

During her seven-decade career, ___ modern dance and choreography became famous.

Martha Graham

Her achievements can stand side-by-side with the work of legendary artists and musicians such as Picasso, Stravinsky, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Merce Cunningham

Refined the work of his colleague Graham and expanded the modern dance with his own improvisations and choreography

Merce Cunningham

Started as a student of Graham

April 1944, John Cage

Cunningham accompanied his dance in _______ with music that was composed and performed by _________.

Line of Energy

Cunningham uses the body’s own _______ to promote easy, natural movements, focusing on the architecture of the human body in space, rhythm, and articulation

Morton Feldman

Explained the process of Cunningham’s dance style.

I Ching

Cunningham’s most famous work was by using the _ to decide sequences of movements.

Graham’s Technique

Was characterized by floor work and use of abdominal and pelvic contraction.

Graham’s Technique

The style was very grounded and the technique visibly contrary to the sylphlike, airborne climactic movement of ballet.

Limon Technique

Uses the natural gravitational pull of the weight and heavy energy in the body

Release

Places emphasis on minimizing tension in search of clarity and fluidity and optimal use of energy and breath.