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Flashcards in Post Modern/New Wave Deck (8)
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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?

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Increased Athleticism in New Wave

A dynamic and youthful style

5
Q

Who is paul taylor and who did he dance with?

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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