Modern Dance Flashcards

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often referred to as the “mother of modern dance”

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Martha Graham

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her innovative approach and techniques revolutionized the dance world

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Martha Graham

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3
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known as the “father of contemporary dance”

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Merce Cunningham

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4
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recognized for his experimental methods and integration of chance in choreography

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Merce Cunningham

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5
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What are the 7 elements of contemporary dance?

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theme, design, movement, technique, costume and body paraphernalia, choreography, scenery

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6
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it is the basic dance elements that convey the messages of movement.

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Theme

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7
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it is the dance pattern of movement in space and time.

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Design

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it is the body movement of the performer with dance steps.

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Movement

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9
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they are things worn by a performer that convey the messages of the dance.

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Costume and Body Paraphernalia

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10
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it is the movement of the performer showing his/her skills.

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Technique

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11
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it is an organized routine composed of different figures and steps.

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Choreography

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12
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it is a set of realistic background where the performers execute dances.

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Scenery

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13
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the toes and heels stay in a straight-line position

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Feet Parallel

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14
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the foot stays in its parallel position and the pressure should be set onto the ball of the foot in preparation for pushing away the foot on the floor

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Demi Pointe

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15
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one of Graham dance techniques that focuses on the torso’s flexibility performed either in standing or sitting position

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Contraction

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16
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from contraction position, a straightening of back moving to starting position

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Release

17
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an exercise involving both legs to jump and to travel along the dance floor

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Circular Spring

17
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an exercise that involves stomach muscles to fold in, and it can be done against the wall to prevent the pelvis and rear in swaying away

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Roll Down

18
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starting from a Demi Pointe position a jump that should be performed with the toe pointed

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Jumps

19
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both performers show equality in performing dance steps even in lifting and turns

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Supports and Counterbalances