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Modern dance is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance which includes dance styles such as ballet, folk, ethnic, religious, and social dancing; and primarily arose out of Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Modern dance is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance which includes dance styles such as ballet, folk, ethnic, religious, and social dancing; and primarily arose out of Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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1 Definition. 2 History. 2.1 Free dance. 2.2 Early modern dance. 2.3 Popularization of American modern dance. 2.4 Post-modern dance reformers. 2.5 African American modern dance. 3 Legacy of modern dance. 4 Notes. 5 References. 6 External links. 7 Credits.
Modern dance is over a century old, having begun (in this sense) around 1900. The phrase 'modern dance' is also applied to ballroom dance of the English (now 'International') style. However, this page uses Modern dance as a term to describe 20th century concert dance, on stage .
Modern dance is a genre of dance that emerged as a response to the strict conventions of classical ballet. Unlike ballet, which emphasizes formalized techniques and traditional narratives, modern dance prioritizes freedom of expression, emotion, and individuality.
