MODERN &

CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
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 OBJECTIVES
• Objectives • Result

• Hypothesis • Conclusion

• Methodology • Recommendation

• Theoretical • Implementation • Thnk You

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 MODERN DANCE
 is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance, primarily
arising out of Germany and the United States in the late 19th and early
20th centuries.
 It has been said the modern dance is contradictory reaction of classic
dances particularly, the Ballet. The dance is allows the performers and
choreographers to make their own agreement of dance language.
 HISTORY OF MODERN
DANCE
The History of modern dance can be divided into three periods. The first
period began at the turn of the century, around 1900; the second phase
emerged during the interwar period, around 1930. And the third took root
after World War II, around 1945. Historical social changes influenced each
evolution of modern dance.

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 CHARACTERISTIC OF
CONTEPORARY DANCE
1. GRAHAM - This was named after Martha Graham. This style basically
focuses on the use of contraction, release, recovery, and fall. Graham is
distinguished by floor work and the use of pelvic and abdominal
contractions. The style is much grounded and the technique is visibly
contrary to the slender and graceful, airborne ideals of ballet.

2. LIMON - This was named after ose Limon. It involves exploring the use of
energy in relation to gravity and working with weight in terms of rebound,
fall, suspension and recovery. Limon technique uses the feeling of "heavy
energy" and weight in the body, and movement is initiated using breath to
lift, and swings through the body to create and halt movement and thus it
feels very nice to perform.
3. RELEASE - Placing emphasis on minimizing tension in the search for fluidity and
clarity and the efficient use of breath and energy. In Release technique just as it
sounds, we release through the
muscles and joints to create ease of movement, releasing the breath to support
the release of the body. A dance style as well as a great relaxation technique.

4. IMPROVISTION - It mainly focuses on the relationship between movements and

performance and on the investigation of movements. Development of individual
movement material is made possible through a vareity of creative explorations.

5. CONTACT IMPROVISITION - Contact improvisation describes a duet dance form

characterized by fluid movement, weight exchange, and touch. Partners improvise
the dance using the natural movement of the body.
 MODERN CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
 Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that
combines elements of several dance genres including
modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
 Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the
body through fluid dance movements. The term
"contemporary" is somewhat misleading: it describes a
genre that developed during the mid-2oth century and is still
very popular today.
 OVERVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet.

Contemporary dancers focus on floorwork, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance genre is often
done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music.

Pioneers of contemporary dance include Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, and Merce Cunningham, because
they broke the rules of the strict forms of ballet. These dancer/choreographers all believed that dancers should
have freedom of movement, allowing their bodies to freely express their innermost feelings. It's important to
note, however, that while Graham moved into what is now known as modern dance, and Duncan's style was
uniquely her own, Cunningham is often spoken of as the father of contemporary dance.

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 HISTORIC ROOTS OF
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Modern and contemporary dance have many elements in common; they are, in a way, branches stemming
from the same roots. During the 19th century, theatrical dance performances were synonymous with
ballet.

Ballet is a formal technique that developed from court dance during the Italian Renaissance and became
popular as a result of the support of Catherine de' Medici.

Around the end of the 19th century, several dancers began to break the ballet mold. Some of these
individuals included Francois Delsarte, Loie Fuller, and Isadora Duncan, all of whom developed unique
styles of movement based on theories of their own.

All focused less on formal techniques, and more on emotional and physical expression.

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traditinal Hip Hop shoes are worn.

8. Highland Dancing

Highland dance was developed in the Gaelic Highlands of Scotland and should not be confused with Scottish
Country Dancing. Highland dancing requires a lot of stamina, as well as arm and leg strength. Many people may
compare Scottish highland dance to Irish dance but, Irish dance Is progressive and Highland dancing is traditional.
Ballet shoes may be worn on vounger dancers, however the traditional Gillies are often requested. The eyelets found
on Highland shoes are flat with metal rings.

9. Line Dancing

Line Dancing is a social dance that is made up of a sequence of steps that is repeated. Line dancing is associated
with country-western music and dance. Line dancing is a solo dance that

is danced in a straignt ine. a circle or in a tollow the leader pattern. rootear is decided ov the dancer and is if often
cowboy boots for the men and heels for the women. Many women choose to wear a Cuban heel shoe as it offers
great support and is the perfect heel height for any age!
 IMPLEMENTATION
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 CONCLUSION
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 RECOMMENDATION
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Presented By : Samira Hadid