Modern Dance Technique II - Quiz 1

Modern Dance Technique II - Quiz 1

Modern Dance Technique II - Fall 2011


Quiz 1

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We have had already five productive weeks of intense work. This includes watching videos, reading and moving. Based on the ideas explored and discussed in class, answer the following questions.

1) Define Modern Dance Technique.

2) What is the simplest form of pedestrian movement in dance? How can we enhance it?

3) New York Times critic John Martin (1893-1985), helped Modern Dance to be known. How did he define the art?

4) How can we influence the performance space in which we move?

5) Which ideas was Modern Dance contesting? Were they successful? Why?

6) There were several contrasting ways of moving in class. Can you mention them? How do they contribute to the quality of our dance?

7) Who are considered part of the first generation of modern dance choreographers in America? What did they believe about dance?

8) We were able to share three videos during class: Sulkary, a trailer of Danza Cuba and Danza de la Escoba (Broom Dance). What were choreographer Eduardo Rivero, Lizt Alfonso and Alberto Alonzo trying to define in these pieces? How would go about doing the same in the context in which you dance?

9) Who were the choreographers of the second generation of Modern dancers? What were they against? What did they advocate for?

10) Based on the material covered in class so far, how do you envision your future career in dance?

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