Elements of different dance styles <3

Question 1

What are some features of Folk Dance

Answer 1

—> Chains
—> Lines
—> Pivot steps

Question 2

What are some features of Graham technique

Answer 2

—> Contractions and release
—> Spiralling
—> Flexed feet
—> Floor work
—> Use of breath
—> Grounded and weighted sense of movement
—> Use of drama - dramatic quality

Question 3

What are some featured of Cunningham Technique

Answer 3

—> More about the use of spine, 5 key positions : Curve, Tilt, Arch, Twist, Uprght
—> Ballet bottom half
—> Contemporary top half
—> Long lines of the arms and legs
—> Flat palms
—> Quick changes of direction
—> ‘dance for dance sake’ - no need for face