Karteikarten
Key People in Dance
Karten in diesem Stapel (6)
- 1Background of Martha Graham-1894 to 1991
-An American modern choreographer
-Developed the Graham Technique
-wanted to show emotion through her dance - 2Martha 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 - 3Background of Christopher Bruce
- 4Background of Marie Rambert1905- 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' - 5Norman Morrice1966- appointed associate artistic director
-reformed the company towards a contemporary focused
-changed the company to less touring and more choreography
-invited American choreographers - 6Merce 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.