pioneers
Who is known as the mother of modern dance?
Isadora Duncan
Modern dance often includes movements that are......
Low to the ground
Martha Graham’s iconic solo dance symbolizing grief is called “________.”
Lamentation
Modern dance began in this century.
20th century (early 1900s)
Modern dance often combines elements of these two types of movements.
Natural and emotional movements
This modern dance pioneer created a technique based on contractions and release?
Martha Graham
This technique focuses on the natural rhythm of breath and weight shifts.
Fall and recovery
This Alvin Ailey performance celebrates African American culture and features the song “Wade in the Water.”
Revelations
True or False: Modern dance emerged as a rebellion against ballet.
True
Martha Graham referred to her dance company as her
Family
Name the duo who founded the Denishawn school of dance?
Ruth St Dennis and Ted Shawn
Modern dance differs from ballet because it allows for more ________ in movement.
freedom
Isadora Duncan’s performances were inspired by this ancient culture.
Ancient Greece
During which decade did Alvin Ailey form his company?
1950s (1958)
True or false: modern dance performances often feature elaborate sets and costumes like ballet
False
This dancer was known for creating the fall and recovery technique?
Doris Humphrey
This style, named after Martha Graham, uses sharp and dramatic movements.
Graham technique
The Denishawn School was known for creating dances inspired by ________ cultures.
world (or international)
The Denishawn School was founded in this year.
1915
What is the name of the famous New York theater where many modern dancers performe?
The Judson church
Who was the first black dancer to achieve prominence in modern dance and founded the Alvin Ailey American dance theatre ?
Alvin Ailey
Improvisation is often used in modern dance. What does “improvisation” mean?
Creating movements spontaneously.
In the 1930s, Martha Graham performed for an event at the White House, making her the first dancer to perform there. True or False?
True
This major historical event in the 1930s influenced modern dance to focus on social and political themes.
The Great Depression
modern dance is the foundation for many contemporary styles including…..
Contemporary and hip hop fusion dances