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Modern Dance Vocabulary. Dance Term. Definition. Contraction Release Swing Extension. Tightening of the abdominal wall to form a C-shape in the spine A state of being free from tension A pendular motion at a released joint Lengthening, elongating, reach. Modern Dance Vocabulary cont.
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Modern Dance Vocabulary Dance Term Definition Contraction Release Swing Extension Tightening of the abdominal wall to form a C-shape in the spine A state of being free from tension A pendular motion at a released joint Lengthening, elongating, reach
Modern Dance Vocabulary cont. Dance Term Definition Fall and Recovery Inversion Suspension Giving into the pull of gravity; use a rebound to recover An upside-down movement To prolong a movement as if suspended
Modern Dance Vocabulary cont. Dance Term Definition Roll-up Lateral Articulation of the spine, stacking the vertebrae one at a time, with the head as the last to arrive Any movement that moves directly side
What is modern dance? Ohad Naharin's techinque (based in Israel) is the laterst in modern dance He now sets his choreography for major companies all over the world Examples: What’s new in “modern” anyway? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6RWvh0JMv8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF4NC02jWS4
Characteristics of Modern Dance Breaks the rules of classical dance Creates strength and power through movement Expresses emotions Often deals with social/political issues Founded on the belief that dance and the dancer should be free from preconceived notions or stereotypes Athleticism, full body movement Incorporation of floorwork Daring and unexpected lifts Technical strength and control