PE Flashcards
have several components in common that branch out and stemming from the same roots
Modern and Contemporary Dance
Throughout the nineteenth century, _ were synonymous with ballet
THEATRICAL DANCE PERFORMANCES
may be a formal technique that developed from court dance throughout the Italian Renaissance and has become in style as a result of the support of _, born in Europe and one of the richest non-royal family who fosters the advancement of _
BALLET
CATHERINE DE’ MEDICI
Around the _, many dancers began to interrupt the ballet progress
END OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
A number of these people namely: _, _, and _, all of whom developed distinctive kinds of movement and supported theories of their own
FRANCOIS DELSARTE
LOÏE FULLER
ISADORA DUNCAN
Between _ and , another dance type emerged that was dubbed “.”
1900 & 1950
MODERN DANCE
_ may be a formalized dance technique with a selected aesthetic.
STAGE DANCING
Stage dancing is made around _, _, _, and _.
RESPIRATION
MOVEMENT
CONTRACTION
UNLEASH OF MUSCLES
_ is a style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings.
MODERN DANCE
Modern dancers are _, often work with feet and legs _, have a _, and use _ and _ to create movements and shapes.
BAREFOOT
PARALLEL
FLEXIBLE TORSO
WEIGHT
GRAVITY
At the beginning of the _ century, modern dance was initially based on myths and legends, but later, it was an expression of the social, ethnic, political, and economic climate of that time, then, in the following years, there was the influence of dances from other countries, including the, _, _, and _
20th
CARIBBEAN
AFRICAN
LATIN
is derived from a modern dance structure and fundamental steps of ballet, jazz, and lyrical
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Explored and developed by _, a former student of Graham, he formed his own abstract dance inspired by _-drastically unique music.
MERCE CUNNINGHAM
JOHN CAGE
the Father of contemporary dance.
MERCIER PHILIP “MERCE” CUNNINGHAM
CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE
- Encourages the use of emotions and moods in creating steps and routines
- Contraction, release, fall, and recovery can be used
3.Use of body gravity to enhance movement
4.Emphasizes naturalistic movement. - Allows the dancer to move freely and be more expressive.
Elements of Contemporary Dance
- Theme
- Design
- Movement
- Technique
- Costume and Body Paraphernalia
- Choreography
- Scenery
The dancer stands with the head and spine in alignment and the supporting foot turned out. The arm over the supporting leg comes straight up next to the ear as the torso tilts, unbroken to the side and over the supporting leg. The opposite leg lifts pointed through toes. The other arm swings up as the leg rises and parallels the straight arm next to the head. The body continues to tilt sideways from the pelvis in one unbroken line.
LATERAL
The action begins in the pelvis and articulates up the spine as the breath. exhaled. The dancer aims to lengthen the space between each vertebra as the movement progresses to the neck and the head, which are always in alignment with the spine
CONTRACTION
The supporting knee is slightly bent the other leg is up in the air and bent behind the body. The arm on the supporting side is thrust straight back with palm down. The opposite arm is thrust cleanly forward with the palms down as the dancer turns around.
STAG TURN/JUMP
FUNDAMENTAL MODERN DANCE MOVEMENTS
LATERALS
CONTRACTION
STAG TURN/JUMP
Basic Contemporary Positions and Exercises
►Feet Parallel
►Demi Pointe
►Contraction
►Release
►Roll Down
►Circular Spring
►Jumps
►Supports and Counterbalances
the toes and heels stay in a straight-line position.
FEET PARALLEL
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.
DEMI POINTE
one of Graham dance techniques that focuses on the torso’s flexibility performed either in standing or sitting position.
CONTRACTION
from contraction position, a straightening of back moving to starting position.
RELEASE
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.
ROLL DOWN
an exercise involving both legs to jump and to travel along the dance floor
CIRCULAR SPRING
starting from a Demi Pointe position a _ that should be performed with the toe pointed.
JUMPS
both performers show equality in performing dance steps even in lifting and turns
SUPPORTS AND COUNTERBALANCES
it is the basic dance elements that convey the messages of movement.
THEME
it is the dance pattern of movement in space and time
DESIGN
it is the body movement of the performer with dance steps
MOVEMENT
it is the movement of the performer showing his/her skills.
TECHNIQUE
they are things worn by a performer that convey the messages of the dance
COSTUME AND BODY PARAPHERNALIA
it is an organized routine composed of different figures and steps
CHOREOGRAPHY
it is a set of realistic background where the performers execute dances.
SCENERY
