Ballet
This type of ballet consisted of simple floor patterns and poses.
Court Ballet
Name one of the forerunners of Modern Dance we discussed in-detail in class.
Louie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn
What are some similarities of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Ballet?
Use of vocabulary, strong relationship to music, utilize dancers who are highly trained in their technique and performance abilities, both male and females were featured.
The purpose of this structured way of moving is to focuses on the participant's process.
Creative Movement
Who choreographed/created "Man Walking Down Side of Building?"
Trisha Brown
Name one pioneer of Modern Dance we discussed in-detail in class.
Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Wiedman
What are some differences of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Ballet?
Classical has story line, Contemporary focuses on movement; Classical has symmetry and Contemporary does not; Classical uses classical music, Contemporary may use abstract or uncommon ballet music.
The purpose of this way of moving allows the participant to learn how they like to move and focuses on the product of the experience.
Improvisation
What member of royalty can we thank for the rise of court ballet?
King Louis XIV
This Post Moderner created the "chance method" and coined the term "movement for movement sake."
Merce Cunningham
What are some similarities of Traditional Modern Dance and Post-Modern Dance?
Both present dances that display innovative movement, both utilize global, social and political themes, both utilize space, time, and energy differently from Ballet.
Name one purpose of using Creative Movement in K-12.
Allows children to learn life skills; Promotes self-discovery; Can teach a lesson; Can introduce children to the art of dance.
Which modern dancer/choreographer was known for dehumanizing the dancers?
Alwin Nikolais
Name one choreographer we discussed in class who came from the Judson Church or Grand Union.
Yvonne Rainer, Trisha Brown, Alvin Ailey
What are some differences between Traditional Modern Dance and Post-Modern Dance?
Traditional Modern dance had strong narratives and Post-Modern dance reflected movement; Traditional Modern dance utilized trained dancers, Post-Modern dance utilized untrained dancers; Traditional Modern dance was performed in theatres and Post-Modern dance was performed in non-traditional venues.
Name one reason why one may improvise.
To learn about who they are as a mover; to find their likes/dislikes as a mover; to show strengths/weaknesses; to create choreography.
What was the Judson Church?
It was a church in New York City that had a performance space in it. 2nd Generation Post-Moderners came here to collaborate. It is where the Judson Dance Theatre began.
In this era of ballet themes focused on mythical characters and places, and the ballerinas wore tutus to the knee.
Romantic Era/Ballet
In West Germany, this aspect of Dance Theatre is priority.
Theatre
Name one difference between Modern Dance and Dance-Theatre.
Modern dance focuses on movement/choreography while Dance-Theatre focus on the production elements.
Name the 3 types/style of improvisation that we discussed in class.
Structured, Open, & Contact
This Contemporary Ballet choreographer believed that all dancers were equal. In addition, he/she eliminated sets and costumes.
George Balanchine