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Dance
Modern
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 1
10/12/2008

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Modern Dance
Definition
A performing dance art developed in the twentieth century by pioneers such as Isadora Duncan and Ruth St.Denis with an emphasis on the individual point of view in all aspects- philosophy, content, style, to choreographic process, and characterized by body movements and rhythms-in contrast to formalized ballet.
Term
Horton Technique
Definition
Lengthning
Term
Humphrey Technique
Definition
Recover
Term
Grahm Technique
Definition
Release
Term
Alignment
Definition
Body being legenthened upward from your foot support through the top of your head. STraight line running down from the top of your head and through your neck, torso, pelvis, and legs.
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Correct alignment
Definition
Weight placement feet, big toe ball, pinky toe, heel
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Warm-up
Definition
Exploratory movements that give you a chance to assess where you are emotionally, where you are with your body, and what you need to do to get yourself ready for class
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Warm-up 2 movements
Definition
Simple gentle streches
Full range of movements through primary joints
Move large muscles back front legs arms
Quick walk or jog around studio
Raise core body temp
Increase blood circulation
Increase respiration
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