Thursday 9 February 2012

Pioneers of modern dance

The pioneers of modern dance are Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Ruth St Denis, Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey.

Loie Fuller - She rebelled against taking shoes off, allignment earth/bare sole
Isadora Duncan - Bare foot, egyption and Greek art style of dance
Ruth St Denis - Exotic dancing, cultury and greeky
Martha Graham - Solo dancer, her dancers looked identical to her
Doris Humphrey - her technique from 'fall and recovery' became foundation of her teaching.

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