Contemporary Dance Fundamentals
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What is Contemporary Dance a style of?

  • Street Dance
  • Social Dance
  • Traditional Dance
  • Concert Dance (correct)
  • What was Isadora Duncan's opinion about ballet?

  • She loved the strict rules of ballet
  • She was indifferent to ballet
  • She thought ballet was a beautiful form of dance
  • She believed ballet was ugly and against nature (correct)
  • Who is widely regarded as the 'Mother of Contemporary Dance'?

  • Isadora Duncan
  • Rudolf Nureyev
  • Martha Graham (correct)
  • Alvin Ailey
  • What is a characteristic of Contemporary Dance?

    <p>Use of abstract movements and expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Isadora Duncan believe was the source of dance?

    <p>Nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique did Martha Graham develop?

    <p>Graham Technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Isadora Duncan's complaint about ballet?

    <p>it was against nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Isadora Duncan grow up?

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Contemporary Dance?

    <p>Breaking away from classical forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the 'Graham Technique'?

    <p>Martha Graham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Contemporary Dance incorporate elements from?

    <p>Modern Dance, Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Martha Graham's contribution to Contemporary Dance?

    <p>Developing the Graham Technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Lyrical Dance?

    <p>Expressing emotions through lyrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Lyrical Dance become popular worldwide?

    <p>1990s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Suzi Taylor's role in Lyrical Dance?

    <p>She is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Lyrical Dance and other dance styles?

    <p>Priority on emotional expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspires the movements in Lyrical Dance?

    <p>Vocal music with lyrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lyrical Dance

    • Combines ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance into one style
    • Choreographer chooses music with lyrics to create movements that express strong emotions
    • Focus on expressing emotions rather than accurate movements
    • Famous personality: Suzi Taylor, dancer, teacher, and choreographer
    • Tells stories and portrays strong emotions
    • Emerged in the 1970s with jazz and ballet combinations
    • Became popular worldwide in the 1990s
    • Aims to connect with the audience on an emotional level

    Contemporary Dance

    • A style of Concert Dance that incorporates elements of Modern Dance, Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical
    • Emerged in the early 20th century
    • Broke away from strict classical ballet and lyrical dance forms
    • Explores unconventional movements gathered from various dance styles worldwide
    • Includes new forms and dynamics like quick oppositional moves, shifting alignments, expressions of raw emotions, and systematic breathing
    • Famous figures: Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham
    • Isadora Duncan believed that nature is the source of dance and emphasized harmony with natural movements
    • Martha Graham is widely regarded as the ‘’Mother of Contemporary Dance’’ and developed the ‘’Graham Technique’’

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    Explore the basics of contemporary dance, a style that combines elements of modern, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance. Learn about its evolution and key characteristics. Test your knowledge of this expressive and dynamic dance form.

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