PE (M/F) Flashcards
passed down through generations
Origin (Folk Dance)
19th and early 20th
Origin (Modern Dance)
social, communal, and celebratory
Purposes (Folk Dance)
exploring emotions and contemporary issues.
Purposes (Modern Dance)
follows a set structure
Structure (Folk Dance)
Used of folk instruments
Music (Folk Dance)
More flexible and improvisational,
Structure ( Modern Dance)
jazz, electronic, or even silence
Music (Modern dance)
Traditional attire. Often colorful and elaborate
Costumes (Folk Dance)
often minimalist or abstract
Costumes (Modern Dance)
often simple, repetitive
Movements (Folk Dance)
cultural identity and heritage
Cultural Significance (Folk Dance)
complex, abstract, and physically demanding,
Movements (Modern Dance)
Reflects contemporary society.
Cultural significance (Modern Dance)
theaters, dance studios
Performance Context (Modern Dance)