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Modern Dance was born in America during the turn of the 20th century when a number of choreographers and dancers rebelled against the two forms of dance that were prevalent at the time, ballet and vaudeville.
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May 18, 2021 · Rev. ed. of: Ballet & modern dance. 1988 Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-221) and index
Sep 19, 2013 · Ballet & modern dance : a concise history. by. Anderson, Jack, 1935-. Publication date. 1977. Topics. Ballet, Danza moderna, Danza. Publisher. Haghtstown, NJ : A Dance Horizons Book : Princeton Book.
Finally, this article examines the overarching theme of dance itself. What was modern dance? Why did it emerge as a new, separate entity in the world of dance? How, specifically, does it differ from classical ballet? What role did the audience play in the development of modern dance?
Jack Anderson. Princeton Book Company, 1992 - Performing Arts - 287 pages. Ballet and modern dance meet the needs of both students and inquisitive dancegoers through a narrative focused on...
History and Definitions. The Purpose of Modern Dance. Modern stemmed from a rebellion against traditional ballet and a rejection to the vaudeville circuit. Ballet: Rejected the strictness of the body, the unnatural lines and strict training, and the hierarchy found in most ballet schools. Vaudeville: Rejected the “offensive exhibitionism.”
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Historically, modern dance began as free form style lyrical ballet among a community of professional ballet dancers who refused to stop dancing. Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis promoted modern dance as a way of continuing their dance careers, according to their biographies.
