Modern dance

Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century. Although the term Modern dances has also been applied to a category of 20th Century ballroom dances, Modern dance as a term usually refers to 20th century concert dance.

Legacy of Modern dance

The legacy on Modern dance can be seen in lineage of 20th century concert dance forms. Although often producing divergent dance forms many seminal dance artists share a common heritage that can be traced back to free dance.

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Postmodern and Contemporary dance

Both Postmodern dance and Contemporary dance built upon the foundations laid by Modern dance and form part of the greater category of 20th century concert dance. Where as Postmodern dance was a direct and opposite response to Modern dance, Contemporary dance draws on both modern and postmodern dance as a source of inspiration.

Related Topics:
Postmodern dance - Contemporary dance

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see also:Postmodern dance, Contemporary dance and 20th century concert dance

Related Topics:
Postmodern dance - Contemporary dance - 20th century concert dance

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lineage 20th century concert dance

note: this sketch is provided for illustrative purposes only

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teachers and students

This list illustrates the basic teacher / student links in modern dance. For more detailed information see the individual artists entries.

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• Loie Fuller