Modern Dance

she looked to the East and the Orient to discover a new movement form.

Used improvised exotic movement and elaborate costumes to communicate the ritualistic dance of Asian religion

first works choreographed in 1960

exchanging of weight from one foot to another

Modern dance is based on the process of moving rather than the product of the movement

known for crazy props and costumes

movement from the center of the body to the periphery or vice versa

_________ was the first person to bring modern dance to general audiences and see it accepted and acclaimed

Worked with people dying of a disease to set a dance called “Still Here”

True or False has a desire for prettiness

She Believed movement started in the contraction of a muscle and continued in the flow of energy released from the body as the muscle is relaxed

Modern Dance choreography is based on _________.

Husband Ruth St. Denis

Used chance processes by rolling dice or drawing cards right before performances, each number resembling a different dance

She Choreographed broadway musical “Movin’ Out” set to the music of Billy Joel

Commonly danced about racial issues

Died of AIDS in 1988

to chase, step-together-step

True or False: Modern dance technique includes initiate movement from core

Known as primary innovator of the new modern dance

Her dance stemmed from the Soul and Spirit, not technique