Lesson 2 Modern dance

Question 1

is representational movement which has been organized, integrated, and objectified for individualized expressive and communicative purposes (Lockhart and Pease 1982).

The study and practice of modern dance enable us to become aware of the communicative potential of human movement and its power to reveal even the most subtle nuances of moods, feelings, and ideas. It is nonverbal and depends largely on the use of the human body. It is considered to be the most fundamental and basic of all the arts (Lockhart and Pease 1982).

Answer 1

Modern Dance

Question 2

was an American- born dancer and choreographer, who was a pioneer of modern contemporary dance

is known as “The Mother of Dance“

Answer 2

Isadora Duncan

Question 3

was an American dancer and a pioneer modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques

• (born in 1862) was a burlesque “skirt” dancer experimenting with the effect that gas lighting had on her silk costumes.

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Loie Fuller

Question 4

was an American pioneer of modern dance, introducing eastern ideas into the art and paving the way for other women in dance. She was inspired by the Delsarte advocate Genevieve Stebbins. St. Denis was the co-founder in 1915 of the American Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts.

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Ruth St. Denis

Question 5

is to establish an atmosphere that is psychologically dance-oriented as well as to physiologically prepare the muscles and ligaments to function without strain

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Warm-up

Question 6

2 types of class

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Axial movement & Locomotor movement

Question 7

the purpose of the first division of the class is to educate the body in stationary position using axial movement.

It also helps educate the mind and body regarding appropriate forms and patterns

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Axial Movements

Question 8

the second division of the class is to concentrate more fully on the design and rhythm possibilities of the body through locomotion and elevation movements.

Locomotor movements include walks, falls, turns, leaps, jumps, and combination phrases.

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Locomotor movement

Question 9

The dancers stands with the head and the spine in alignment and the supporting foot turned out.

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Laterals

Question 10

The spiral is a torso twist that begins in the pelvis.

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Spiral

Question 11

The flatback is actually a series of moves but the basic movement makes a “tabletop” of the body.

Answer 11

Flat back

Question 12

The action begins in the pelvis, and articulates up the spine as the breath is exhaled.

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Contractions

Question 13

is an even rhythm pattern in which an alternate transfer of weight occurs from one foot to other. Walks help maintain body weight ready for immediate action
a. forward
b. backward
c. sideward (grapevine action)

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Dance Walk

Question 14

an even rhythm pattern in which there is an alternate transference of weight from one foot to the other.

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Run

Question 15

This is s basic modern dance experience performed in an even 3⁄4 meter with each step requiring a complete change of weights. Its pattern consists of one step with a slight flexion of ankle, knee and hip

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Triplet (Plie)

Question 16

One foot always maintains the lead. Step forward in slight demi-plie and push off into the air, extending ankles and legs.

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Gallop

Question 17

Uneven rhythm with counts 1 &/2 &/ with one foot maintaining the lead. It is smoother in quality that the gallop; the slide retains other of its features.

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Chasse/slide

Question 18

3 types of Rolls

Answer 18

Long roll, Forward roll & Backward roll

Question 19

from a supine lying position, with arms extended overhead and feet ankles extended, revolve entire body to end in prone lying position

Answer 19

Long roll

Question 20

starting with a kneeling position, sitting on heels, body curled forward, head turned to one side and elbows in at center of body. Make a complete body roll in the direction opposite to turned position of head to end in starting position

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Forward roll

Question 21

begin supine lying, arms at the sides of the body. Contract abdomen and hinge legs up and backward. Aim knees slightly to the R shoulder and turn head to left.

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Backward roll