Modern Dance, 2nd Generation

Question 1

Doris Humphrey

Answer 1

Trained and danced at Denishawn. Created new technique based on gravity called fall and recovery.

Question 2

Martha Graham

Answer 2

Student of Denishawn. Created technique using breath as initiation called contraction and release

Question 3

Choreographers that explored American themes?

Answer 3

Humphrey and Graham

Question 4

Famous work by Martha Graham?

Answer 4

Appalachian Spring