CATEGORY 1
Who was one of the first founders of American Modern dance?
Isadora Duncan
Name two other pioneers of American Modern dance who often collaborated with each other
Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn
What was Ted Shawn's mission?
To make dance a respected profession for men
What was the name of Isadora Duncan's dance company called?
The Isadorables
Demonstrate a lateral curve
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Describe Duncan's dance technique
Playful, bent knees and heroic poses
What dance genre did Isadora Duncan rebel against?
Ballet
What was the name of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn's company called?
Denishawn
What state is Jacob's Pillow located
Massachusetts
Demonstrate a table
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Describe Duncan's costumes
What was Ruth St. Denis and Ted shawn inspired by?
Music and dances of other cultures
What is the name of the dance training facility founded by Ted Shawn
Jacob's Pillow
What did Isadora Duncan want to discover?
Discover a natural form of movement and raise dance to a serious art form
Demonstrate open Egyptian Arms
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