History of Modern Dance

This is a preview version of the full length documentary.

In this program, such dance historians, modern dance instructors, and choreographers as Judith Lynne Hanna, Michelle Burkhart, Paul Emerson, Nancy Reynolds, and Dana Tai Soon Burgess trace the evolution of modern dance and postmodern dance.

They discuss the influence of early modern dance pioneers, the experimentation in ballet, the foundations of modern dance, the second generation of modern dance, new directions for modern dance, and the growth of modern dance education. The featured experts also and consider the challenges facing contemporary modern dance. The DVD explores the influences of such founding modern dance pioneers as Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham and highlight factors that contributed to the growth and development of modern dance in the U.S.

To order the full length version of this documentary, call (800)233-9910 or (212)721-6316. You can also email your order to: custserv@insight-media.com or visit www.insight-media.com.

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Education

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• modern
• dance
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• ballet
• martha
• graham
• isadora
• Duncan
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• postmodern
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• limon

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This is a great educational video.  Thank you for this great teaching resource!