Modern History
Where did modern dance originate?
The United States
What modern technique is based off of contract and release?
Graham Technique
What Broadway show did Agnes de Mille choreograph that is known as the turning point un Broadway history for dancers needing to have training in ballet and modern?
Oklahoma!
What is the oldest modern dance company in America?
The Graham Company
Who was a member of the first modern dance company in China, and then started his own company after moving to the United States?
Shen Wei
When did modern dance begin?
1800's
What modern technique is very linear with flat backs?
Horton Technique
Who was the first man to dance in the Graham Company and later married Martha?
Erik Hawkins
Who is known for her visual effects rather than story telling?
Loie Fuller
Which two modern dance pioneers got married and created the Denishawn Dance School and Company?
Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn
Why was modern dance invented?
Rebellion against ballet
What technique is based on fall and recovery?
Humphrey- Weidman
Which dance company used Horton technique?
Alvin Ailey
Who developed the Horton Technique?
Lester Horton
Who is known as one of the greatest living modern dance choreographers?
Mark Morris
What are the 3 time periods of modern dance?
Early, Central, Late
What modern technique emphasizes balletic legs and flexibility of the back?
Cunningham technique
Who created the technique known as Gaga?
Ohad Naharin
Who used their research of the Carribean culture to develop their own modern dance technique?
Katherine Dunham
Who created the first dance company composed of only men?
Ted Shawn
Who is known as the mother of modern dance?
Isadora Duncan
What technique is often refered to "liquid movement"?
Gaga
Who's dances are known as classics of modern dancae and shifted the perception of male dancers?
Jose Limon
Who was known as a big advocate for African dance?
Pearl Primus
Whose dance style mixes ballet and everyday gestures?
Paul Taylor