Modern, Contemporary, and Ballroom Dance Flashcards

A set of question-and-answer flashcards reviewing the concepts, definitions, characteristics, techniques, and styles of modern and contemporary dance.

How is dance defined in the lecture?

Dance is the art of expressing ideas, emotions, and stories through body movements, combining movement, rhythm, music, and creativity to communicate feelings and experiences.

What is the role of music in dance?

Music motivates the movements of the dancers and is related to the theme and the reason for which the dance is designed.

What is modern dance?

Modern dance is a form of dance that allows dancers to express personal experiences, emotions, and social issues through movement.

What are the primary characteristics of modern dance?

It focuses on self-expression and emotions, uses natural body movements, includes contractions, releases, falls, and recoveries, is often performed barefoot, and features choreography that allows creativity and individuality.

What is the Graham Technique and who developed it?

Developed by Martha Graham, this technique emphasizes contraction and release of the muscles to express strong emotions and dramatic movements.

What is the Horton Technique and who created it?

Created by Lester Horton, this style focuses on flexibility, strength, balance, and full-body coordination through structured exercises.

What is Lyrical Modern Dance?

A style that combines modern dance techniques with emotional storytelling, often performed to expressive music.

What is contemporary dance?

Contemporary dance is a modern dance form that combines techniques from modern dance, ballet, jazz, and other dance styles. It is constantly evolving and emphasizes creativity and versatility.

What is Contemporary Lyrical Dance?

A form of contemporary dance that blends ballet and contemporary techniques to portray emotions or meaningful stories through fluid movements.

What is Contemporary Fusion?

A form of contemporary dance that combines contemporary dance with other dance styles or street dance to create innovative choreography.

What is Dance Theater?

A style of contemporary dance that integrates dance, acting, and theatrical elements to communicate a story or social issue.