Category Archives: Modern

Thoroughly Modern Myths

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 by .
Laura Halzack and Robert Kleinendorst in Paul Taylor’s Mercuric Tidings (by Tom Caravaglia)

Think bunheads don’t belong in Graham class? Think again! Modern dance is one of the few truly American art forms, … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern

Martha Graham How-To

Posted on Sep 10, 2012 by .
7

Photos by Sibté Hassan. Demonstrated by Martha Graham Dance Company member Xiaochuan Xie. Diversion of Angelsis one of modern dance … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern

Footloose: Dancing Barefoot

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company members sport bare feet in Duncan’s Bacchanal. (Vladimir Lupovsky)

When you’re sporting a pair of jazz shoes or ballet slippers, you can throw off strings of chaînés and multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern

Modern Masters

Posted on Apr 1, 2011 by .
AngelsKatherineBlakeley

Today the contemporary dance family tree has all kinds of offshoots, but its base includes four modern dance branches: the … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern

Much Ado About Music

Posted on Feb 1, 2011 by .
Riedel1

Modern dance master Mark Morris has said of his choreography, “Every dance ever is because of the music.” Indeed, who … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern

How To Hinge

Posted on Nov 1, 2010 by .
Dance Spirit 6/21/10 Credit Photo: Erin Baiano

Photos by Erin Baiano. You see it everywhere in contemporary and modern choreography. It’s the “wow” step that takes you … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern