Contemporary

Which is NOT a quality of contemporary dance?

• Incorporates elements of all styles.

• Strong focus on technique.

• Focus on freedom of movement

• Evokes emotion.

True or False: Lyrical dance uses lyrics to inspire movement.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Contemporary began in the mid ___ century.

Contemporary dance...

• Uses classical music.

• Came before modern dance.

• Stays the same over time.

• Focuses on freedom in movement.

Who is known as the "mother of contemporary dance"?

• Lester Horton

• Isadora Duncan

• Martha Graham

• Merce Cunningham

Who was the first to experiment with contemporary style?

• Martha Graham

• Merce Cunningham

• Isadora Duncan

• Lester Horton

Who formally conceptualized the style?

• Merce Cunningham

• Martha Graham

• Lester Horton

• Isadora Duncan

Who's style of contemporary dance was inspired by Native American dance?

• Isadora Duncan

• Merce Cunningham

• Martha Graham

• Lester Horton

Write down one word that comes to your mind after watching the videos.