PE - Contemporary Dance

Question 1

it is a deviation of the rigid rules or formality of classical ballet

Answer 1

Contemporary Dance

Question 2

Unlike this ballet, the style of contemporary dance shows an expression of oneself

Answer 2

classical ballet

Question 3

she introduced and popularized what is known as the contemporary dance

Answer 3

Martha Graham

Question 4

he refined the work of his colleague Graham and expanded the modern dance with his own improvisations and choreography

Answer 4

Merce Cunningham

Question 5

this technique uses the body’s own “line of energy” to promote easy, natural movements, focusing on the architecture of the human body in space, rhythm and articulation

Answer 5

Cunningham’s technique

Question 6

this technique was characterized by floor work and use of abdominal and pelvic contractions

Answer 6

Graham’s technique

Question 7

this is a technique of contemporary dance, uses the natural gravitation pull of the weight and “heavy energy” in the body

Answer 7

Limon’s Technique

Question 8

it is another technique in contemporary dance that place emphasis on minimizing tension in search of clarity and fluidity and optimal use of energy and breath

Answer 8

Release