MODERN DANCE

MODERN DANCE
• Is related to ballet, but aims at different
types of performance, instead of the
classical ballets.

• Modern Dance as a term to describe 20th

century concert dance on stage.
•The modern dance style does not have
set rules. Dancers often create their own
dance routines using their emotions and
moods, but on the other hand, many
performances are choreographed.
•Modern Dancers prefer a more relaxed
and free style of dancing. Dancers use
weight to increase movement.

•Also, it does not require specific

costumes. They can choose whatever
they wear.
 HISTORY
• Modern Dance was developed in 20th century,
mainly in United States and Germany.

• It started in the early 1900’s, when several female

dancers Isadora Duncan, Loie Fuller, Ruth St. Denis
and Martha Graham in United States. Rudolf Von
Laban and Mary Wigman in Germany rebelling
against the strict rules of classical ballet.