Post Modern/New Wave Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of New Wave/Post Mod? (9)
A
Improv/Spontaneous Movements Breakdown dependance on dance technique increased level of physical difficulty new environments experiments with accompaniment new subject matter various body types and proportion removing gender factor use of technology meshing with choreography
2
Q
Who is Merce Cunningham?
A
Post Modern Creator of “Dance by Chance” shown in video “Points in Space”
3
Q
What is Dance By Chance?
A
Where music and choreography are practiced separately and then get put together for performance creating something very spontaneous
4
Q
What is the David Parsons Dance company known for?
A
Increased Athleticism in New Wave
A dynamic and youthful style
5
Q
Who is paul taylor and who did he dance with?
A
2nd gen who was previously and athlete
danced with Martha Graham
6
Q
“Symbiosis” Was performed by?
A
Pilbolus
7
Q
“Chapel/Chapter” Was performed by?
A
Bill T Jone
8
Q
“Amelia” Was performed by?
A
La La La Human Steps
