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This document provides an overview of modern and contemporary dance. It discusses the origins and characteristics of modern dance, focusing on pioneers like Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham. Key characteristics of modern dance include natural movements, use of gravity, and rebellion against ballet. Contemporary dance is then defined as a combination of modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet styles that developed in the 1950s. The eight elements of contemporary dance are also outlined.

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HOPE 3 Hand Outs

This document provides an overview of modern and contemporary dance. It discusses the origins and characteristics of modern dance, focusing on pioneers like Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham. Key characteristics of modern dance include natural movements, use of gravity, and rebellion against ballet. Contemporary dance is then defined as a combination of modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet styles that developed in the 1950s. The eight elements of contemporary dance are also outlined.

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Republic of the Philippines Far East College of Information and

Department of Education
Technology Corp.
Region III
School Year 2022-2023
First Quarter – Midterm
Physical Education and Health 3
Prepared by: Tomas Camille M.
Pangilinan

QUARTER I – MIDTERM – LESSON 1: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

Determine the modern and contemporary dance


Identify the famous choreographer in modern and contemporary dance
Apply the characteristics of modern dance and elements of contemporary
Choreograph their own one minute dance routine in modern or contemporary
dance

MODERN DANCE

 Began at the turn of the century (19th).


The spirit of change was in the air and
was contagious amount people in many
different areas of dance and art.
 Modern dance began with a choice to
move away from the rules, structures,
and ideas of the past and to move to a
more individually creative theory of
dance.
 Modern dance does have rules and forms.
Each modern dance artist has developed
a personal style of dancing and therefore
a way of preparing their dancers.
 Modern dance is an experience in movement. Dance is movement. Movement is life, and
it surrounds you every moment.
 Modern Dance is based on highly individualized or personalized movements based upon
the dancer’/choreographers’ artistic intent.

CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN DANCE

1. No set curriculum
2. No particular music
3. No particular costume
4. No particular body type
5. Natural, pedestrian carriage of the body
6. Parallel 1st position from hips to toes
7. Release of the neck when the head is dropped
8. Stabilization of the pelvis
9. Cause & Effect/Action & Reaction
10. Weighted – use of gravity
11. Flexibility and articulation of spine
12. Contraction & release
13. Softening into the floor
14. Rebellion against ballet
PHASES OF MODERN DANCE 1900- Present

1900- 1940
 Social, economic, and political changes raised new questions about morality, rights,
freedom and the human condition.
 This new dance was not beautiful to the accustomed patron, but the beauty had not been
defined.
 Early modern dancers looked beyond the dominant tradition of Western theatrical dance
(ballet) in order to give their dance a more communicative power. They drew on archaic
or exotic sources for inspiration.
 There was no fancy music or scenery.

FAMOUS MODERN DANCE CHOREOGRAPHERS

Isadora Duncan (1877-1927)


 Known as the mother of modern
dance.
 Thought ballet was “ugly and against
nature” and wanted a style of dance
that was free and natural.
 Had limited success in America.
 Founded the “New System” of
interpretive dance, blending poetry,
music and rhythms of nature.
 She explored concepts through dance
but most of her dances are influenced
by Greek sculptures, flowy
movements and nature.

Ruth St. Denis (1878-1968)


 Had a vision of a new form of dance,
with form as well as freedom and
actually choreographed dances that
were repeated each time performed.
 She gave birth to this new form in the
theatre but designed it to be a
communication on a spiritual level.
 Choreography had eastern influences
from countries such as India and
Egypt.
 She was particularly interested in
exotic lands and the dance steps,
costumes and settings associated with
them, as well as in using dance to
explore spirituality.
 Married her dance partner Ted Shawn
and they developed the dance
company Denishawn.
 Teacher of Martha Graham, Doris
Humphreys and Charles Weidman.
The Big Four (1910-1945)
 The main choreographers during this
period were Martha Graham, Doris
Humphrey, Charles Weidman and
Hanya Holm.
 The major theme for the works created
was about the American spirit.
 These dancers rejected external
movement sources and turned to basic
human movement experiences such as
breathing and walking. They
transformed these natural actions into
dance movements.

Martha Graham (1894-1991)


 (Mother of American Dance)
 Graham developed the principle of
contraction and release.
 Graham's original technique was
rooted in a form of Expressionism.
She linked movement to emotional
expression and developed a
vocabulary to communicate emotions,
exploring deep within her own psyche.
 Famous work – Appalachian Spring
 Founded the Martha Graham Dance
Co. in 1926.

Doris Humphrey (1895-1985)


 Humphrey was a leading soloist in
Denishawn.
 Created the Humphrey-Weidman
school and company with Charles
Weidman.
 Created the theory of fall and recovery
 Themes of social organization were
important
 First to use an ensemble in pieces vs.
solo dancer.
 Famous work – Water Study
CONTEMPORARY DANCE

 Contemporary dance is an expressive


dance technique which is a combination
of a variety of dances: modern, jazz,
lyrical, and classical ballet.
 A performing art that involves rhythmic
body movement within a given space,
choreograph based on musical beat.
 Developed in 1950s in America and
Europe.

EIGHT ELEMENTS OF
CONTEMPORARY

1. THEME – most basic element of a dance.


2. DESIGN – pattern of movement in time and space
3. MOVEMENT – the bodily actions of the dancer that incudes his steps
4. TECHNIQUE- the skill of movement executed by the dancer
5. MUSIC – the auditory background to which a dancer moves
6. COSTUME and BODY / PARAPHERLANIA- properties worn by the dancer that help
reflect the message, customs and beliefs.
7. CHOREOGRAPHY – the figures and steps in dancing that enable the dancers to
perform in an organized manner
8. SCENERY – the background or setting where the dance is performed to make it more
realistic and enriching.

 Isadora Duncan
 Martha Graham
 Merce Cunningham are the pioneers
of contemporary dance.

They believe that “dancers should have


freedom of movement, allowing their bodies
to freely express their innermost feelings and
thoughts”

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