This is a revolt against the institutions of Ballet.
What is Modern dance?
She sometimes used masks and danced in silence or added music after the choreography.
Who is Mary Wigman?
This type of entertainment used burnt cork as make up to paint the performers face as to mock and stereotype black people.
What is black face?
"The Father of Jazz Dance" demanded a high level of technique from his dancers and used ballet and ethnic moves in his choreography.
Who is Jack Cole?
Contraction and release
Who is Martha Graham?
Modern dance began in this time period.
What is the early 20th century?
She incorporated styles from around the world into her choreography. She was also married to famous dancer Ted Shawn.
Who is Ruth St. Denis?
Only men could perform in this style of talent show entertainment on stage.
What are minstrel shows?
He is most well- known for his choreography in "West Side Story" besides his work with ballet companies.
Who is Jerome Robbins?
Fall and recover
Who is Doris Humphrey?
Modern dance began in these two parts of the globe.
What is the U.S. and Germany?
She lead a tragic life, but most well known for being "an enemy to the Ballet".
Who is Isadora Duncan?
He was a black performer known for his tap dance and high billing.
Who is Master Juba?
Known for his choreography of the show "Chicago", he is well known for his feminine based styles of jazz and musical theater.
Who is Bob Fosse?
Emphasized a strong, fluid torso and ease of movement with angular positions.
Who is Lester Horton?
These ideas characterized modern dance.
What is freedom of expression, movement and choreography?
These two dancers created the dance company known as "Denishawn".
Who are Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn?
This new form of minstrel shows was family friendly and incorporated and included child performers.
What is vaudeville?
She is in a very large poster in Ms Hammond's office because of her beauty, grace, creativity and boldness.
Who is Josephine Baker?
Played with lighting and vast amounts of fabric to create images on animals and flowers.
Who is Loie Fuller?