DAN 27076 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Isadora Duncan, Denishawn School, Doris Humphrey

• School: Kent State University
• Department: Dance
• Course: DAN 27076
• Professor: Erin Smith

Document Summary

Formed in 20th century as a rebellion to ridged ballet: modern dance technique, barefoot, uses mobility of spine. Ruth st. denis(1st generation) - early 20th century. Founded denishawn school and dance company with husband ted shawn: used improved exotic movement and elaborate costumes to communicate the ritualistic dance of. Martha graham(2nd generation: came from the denishawn company, believed movement started in the contraction of the muscle and continued in the flow of energy. Instrumental in founding julliard dance theatre in new york city: known as primary innovator of the modern dance. Fall and recovery was a technique and theory the foundation of her teaching method.