Key People in Dance

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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	Created by Holly Windsor over 7 years ago