Category Archives: Modern
Modern Masters (Apr 2011)
Today the contemporary dance family tree has all kinds of offshoots, but its base includes four modern dance branches: the techniques … Continue reading
Much Ado About Music (Feb 2011)
Modern dance master Mark Morris has said of his choreography, “Every dance ever is because of the music.” Indeed, who can … Continue reading
How To Hinge
Photos by Erin Baiano. You see it everywhere in contemporary and modern choreography. It’s the “wow” step that takes you from … Continue reading
Soothing Simonson Technique (Nov 2009)
Bodies swooping into arcing releases, arms swinging effortlessly, a flow of windy S-shapes mixed with angular, percussive pauses. This style of … Continue reading
Choreographing Success (Sept 2009)
Contemporary choreographer Jessica Lang has a flair for the dramatic. Whether she surrounds her dancers with large, realistic set pieces or … Continue reading
All about swift flow
Modern dancer and choreographer Arthur Aviles recently gave DS a sneak peek at swift flow, a modern dance technique he created … Continue reading
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