6. BALLET
Ballet is a formal form of dance
which came from Russia and
France.
Ballet’s art expressions rely on
its precise and highly formalized set
of steps and gestures. With light,
graceful, and fluid movements,
ballet dancers perform en pointe
(on toe) on the dancing area.
9. The development of modern dance
is divided into 3 periods:
1. beginning of 1900s
2. start of the 1930s
3. after WWII- 1945
MODERN DANCE
10. MODERN DANCE
In 1900s (1st period) modern dancers
take a rebellion against ballet.
Dancers wanted to move freely and
naturally through space. They wanted to
involve the whole body in their dance. They
wanted to incorporate the facial expressions
that accompany the feelings and emotions of
dance.
11. Pioneers of
Modern Dance
- was known as the “Mother
of Modern dance”. She was the
first to break away from classical
ballet. She was inspired by the
ancient Greek, with free- flowing
costumes, bare feet and loose
hair. Her source of movement
was in her solar plexus.
ISADORA DUNCAN
12. Pioneers of
Modern Dance
- was an American pioneer
of modern dance, introducing
eastern ideas into the art. She
was the co- founder of the
American Denishawn School of
Dance in 1915, and teacher of
several notable performers. She
created the dance “Radha”.
RUTH ST. DENIS
15. Pioneers of
Modern Dance
- influential American
dancer of modern dance.
Graham attended the Denishawn
school from 1916- 1923. She is
known for her own technique
based on contraction and
release. One of her most famous
dances was entitled
“Lamentation”.
MARTHA GRAHAM
16. Pioneers of
Modern Dance
- was a featured soloist
with the Denishawn
Company. She was known for
creating her own technique
based on fall and recovery
and for helping to found the
Juilliard Dance Theater.
DORIS HUMPHREY
17. ELEMENTS OF
MODERN DANCE
BODY- the medium used by the dancers. In using his/ her
body, a dancer may be relatively still or constantly
moving throughout the performance.
ACTION- movements that the body performs. It is the
modern dancers’ actions that makes modern dance
distinct from ballet.
SPACE- refers to the area where the dancers perform.
TIME- refers to the timing of movements in a
performance.
ENERGY-refers to the force of an action that brings
character to the movement.
18. CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
In 1945, the 3rd period of development of
modern dance happened. Modern dance had
emerged as contemporary dance.
Contemporary dance focuses on creating
new techniques and styles. Involves
incorporating aspects of movement from several
other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet.
19. Pioneer of
Contemporary Dance
- He formed his own
company in 1953 and created
the Cunningham technique. He
is best known for creating
chance dance, where there is
no set of choreography, but
merely suggestions of how to
move.
MERCE CUNNINGHAM
20. ESSAY
2. Explain the difference
between modern and
contemporary dance.
1. Why did modern dancers
take a rebel against ballet?
21. Performance Task
• KPOP DANCE PERFORMANCE
• The dance should have a minimum of 3 minute
and a maximum of 5 minutes
• Remix of Kpop songs is highly recommended
• Costumes are prohibited. Minimal use of
props only.
• If you fail to perform in this PTASK, you will be
automatically given a GRADE OF 75!!! 😉
EVERYONE SHOULD PARTICIPATE!
22. Thank you for listening!!
Mr. JC Carlo N. Dela Cruz
Physical Education Teacher
identified the solar plexus as the initiatory center of all emotive and expressive movements
Graham described "Lamentation," first performed in 1930, as "a solo piece in which I wear a long tube of material to indicate the tragedy that obsesses the body, the ability to stretch inside your own skin, to witness and test the perimeters and boundaries of grief, which is honorable and universal."
fall and recovery” (the process of falling away from and returning to equilibrium),
Cunningham utilize their torsos, bending sideways, forward and backward, and hold balances for long periods.
