Class Activity 9 – Emerging American Modern Dance

The emergence of a new dance form, modern dance in the early 20th century sought to create a platform for these dancers to become more expressive without the rigidity of ballet. This new dance was initially technically void where emotion and expression were the emphasis and ultimately global, political and social concerns were voiced. Create a new dance using one of these three themes and with little or no technical merit in the movement.

Give some specific examples! To receive full credit be sure to reply to at least one of your classmates posting as well.

Please note: Discussions with video postings must either “show” the video so it can simply be “clicked on” and played (hint use the YouTube link in the HTML editor browser located above the text box). You may also choose to embed the link by “sharing” the video (hint use the unbroken chain link in the HTML editor browser located above the text box.).