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Modern Dance History The Early Period Modern dance history can be split up into three sections, all of which take
The 1930s The middle stage of modern dance arose in New York City, 1930. New dancers
included Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey
Postwar Developments After, the dreaded World War II ended in 1945, the last and final stage of modern dance began, as it still continues today. These American dancers-Alwin Nikolais, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey and Twyla Tharp- revolutionized modern dance. Merce Cunningham mixed Martha Graham’s dance with common ballet. While, Tharp went to the extreme limit of what was considered dance. These works combined techniques from all other styles of dance.
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place in the 1900s. Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis and Mary Wigman decided that
there was something missing in ballet. They wanted there dance to have an
exciting twist. Therefore, modern dance was created. Isadora Duncan used ancient
Greek for her dancing style. Ruth St. Denis used Asian dance styles for her
choreography. While, at the same time Mary Wigman focused on African dance for
her sources. Famous ballet choreographers started to also look beyond ballet for
inspiration. Once Hitler arose German modern dance was ended.
and Charles Wiedman. These dancers used
basic movements such as breathing. Martha Graham used release techniques. Human
footfall was applied in Doris Humphrey styles. While, Charles Wiedman worked on
creating humorous dances. All of these people have helped to begin the world of
modern dance.