CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Modern dance, jazz, lyrical dance, classical ballet, and other genres are all blended together to create a new kind of interpretative dance known as "contemporary dance".

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The term "contemporary dance" first appeared in the 1990s to describe a new wave of dancers who were interested in exploring the realm of revolutionary, unusual movements gleaned from various dance traditions, rather than adhering to rigid classical ballet and lyrical dance forms.

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Answer explanation

It is around 1980s.

During Martha Graham's seven-decade career, her modern dance and choreographies gained the popularity that is now comparable to the life works of legendary arts geniuses such as Picasso, Stravinski, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Costume and Body is one of the elements of dance; it is a set of paraphernalia worn by the dancer that helps express the message, customs, and beliefs.

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In contemporary dance, it is necessary to have accompanying music, which serves as the auditory background in which a dancer moves.

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Contemporary dance often incorporates floor work.

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Merce Cunningham was a highly important dancer who incorporated many notable modern dancers, Native American dance, and modern jazz into his method.

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Answer explanation

Lester Horton

Some of the structures for a dancing class include relaxing, concentrating, visualizing, warming up, and strengthening.

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Movement refers to the dancer's body motions, which include his steps.

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Contemporary dance always requires the use of elaborate costumes and sets.

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