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Flashcards by Holly Windsor, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Holly Windsor
almost 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Background of Martha Graham | -1894 to 1991 -An American modern choreographer -Developed the Graham Technique -wanted to show emotion through her dance |
| Martha Graham Technique | - CONTRACTION to show pain -HIGH RELEASE to show hope -A CUPPED PALM to emphasise the contraction -BARE FEET to connect with the floor |
| Background of Christopher Bruce | |
| Background of Marie Rambert | 1905- moved to Paris and joined Ballet Russes. 1919- established her dance school in London 1926- established dance company, first performance was this year- 'Tragedy of Fashion' |
| Norman Morrice | 1966- appointed associate artistic director -reformed the company towards a contemporary focused -changed the company to less touring and more choreography -invited American choreographers |
| Merce Cunningham Technique | -Focused on the aesthetics of the dance -Used Mutual co-existence because the music and dance were created separately. -Used chance to eliminate emotion. -3 movements of the spine- tilting, curving and twisting. -Focused on moving emotions through these elements. |
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