Contemporary Dance Flashcards
(16 cards)
is a popular form dance that was developed in the early 20th century. The
pioneers of contemporary dance are Isandora Duncan, Martha Graham, and
Merce Cunningham. They believe that dancers should be free to express their innermost feelings and thoughts.
Contemporary Dance
Focuses on the body’s architecture, named after Merce __________. Develops strength and flexibility in the spine and legwork.
Cunningham
Named after Martha __________. Emphasizes contraction, release, fall, and recovery, along with floor work using abdominal and pelvic contractions.
Graham
Named after Jose _________. Uses energy in relation to gravity, focusing on fall, rebound, recovery, and suspension.
Limon
Aims to reduce tension in muscles and joints, promoting ease of movement, clarity, fluidity, and efficient energy use.
Release
Encourages creative movement exploration and continuous improvement of body movement in relation to performance.
Improvision
Elements of Co dance
Space, shape, time, energy
in dance refers to how a dancer moves within
the performance area. It involves:
Space
Describes how the body moves,
including wide, twisted, straight, stretched,
or curved forms.
Shape
The use of timing in movements
based on beats, speed, intervals, and
rhythmic patterns.
Time
Represents the body’s dynamic
quality using force, tension, and weight,
influencing movement flow.
Energy
The scale of the movements (small, controlled
steps vs. large, expansive gestures).
Size
Where the dancer is located on the stage or
dance floor.
Position
The height at which movement occurs (low,
medium, or high, such as crouching vs. leaping).
Level
The path a dancer takes (forward,
backward, diagonal, circular, etc.).
Direction
The patterns created by movement
(straight lines, curves, zigzags, etc.).
Pathways
