Horton History
Standing in first parallel, a dancer drops their head and articulates through each vertebrae of the spine until they touch the floor
What is a roll down?
In Egyptian culture, the peasants would hold processionals which helped influence this Horton movement
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What are Egyptian arms?
What is the Horton technique?
This dance company was one of the first racially integrated dance companies in the United States
What is the Lester Horton Dance Theater?
Often described as a table to get dancers to perform this movement correctly
What is a flat back?
This Horton position is heavily influenced by this picture and pictures alike
What is a deep stag?
Although our stage is small, as dancers we still want to be able to make movements big. This Horton characteristic allows for this
What is dynamic use of space?
After being born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Horton moved to this state to nurture his artistic vision
This movement was influenced by how cavemen/women and Asian's sit
What is a primitive squat?
Closed egyptian arms, straight torso, working leg bent over a bent standing leg, rotating 360 degrees
What is a figure 4 turn?
Horton trained this male dancer, who also has their own dance theatre in the city. Hint: Some of you went on a trip to see the company
Who is Alvin Ailey?
Horton's technique is very influenced by different cultures such as American, African, Asian, and ________
What is Western?
Using anatomy as an influence, this movement means side
What is a lateral?
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S, _______,U, V, W, X,Y,Z
What is a Lateral T?
Each one of these focuses on specific muscle groups: allowing a dancer to become strong throughout their entire body.
What are fortifications?
These two people were significant influences on Horton's dance technique
Who are Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn?
Horton really loved the use of anatomy, so much so, he created this movement that balances on the tailbone
What is a coccyx balance?
By adding this one word, it changes the movement from a traditional jazz or ballet step to a Horton movement
What is an Egyptian chainé turn?
What is a well rounded dancer?