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Who is considered to be the founder of contemporary dance?
Who is considered to be the founder of contemporary dance?
- Ruth St. Denis
- Martha Graham
- Merce Cunningham
- Isadora Duncan (correct)
Which dance school was founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn?
Which dance school was founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn?
- Graham Dance Company
- Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts (correct)
- Isadora Duncan Dance Academy
- Carnegie Hall Dance School
Who developed a dance technique based on the contraction and release of the torso?
Who developed a dance technique based on the contraction and release of the torso?
- Merce Cunningham
- Ruth St. Denis
- Martha Graham (correct)
- Isadora Duncan
In which year did Martha Graham found her own dance company?
In which year did Martha Graham found her own dance company?
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Who was the first choreographer to develop an independent attitude towards modern dance?
Who was the first choreographer to develop an independent attitude towards modern dance?
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Founders and Influencers of Contemporary Dance
- Martha Graham is considered to be the founder of contemporary dance.
Early Dance Schools
- The Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts was founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.
Dance Techniques
- Martha Graham developed a dance technique based on the contraction and release of the torso.
Key Events and Milestones
- Martha Graham founded her own dance company in 1926.
Pioneers of Modern Dance
- Ted Shawn was the first choreographer to develop an independent attitude towards modern dance.
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