Duncan, Dunham and Graham: A Comparative Study
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Theatre and Dance
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Julie Kerr-Berry
Mentor's Department
Theatre and Dance
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
Modern dance has evolved rapidly in the past century, pivoting on an individualistic rebellion against accepted traditions. Three choreographers, who have played a key role in this development, are Isadora Duncan, Katherine Dunham, and Martha Graham. Duncan is often credited as the founder of modem dance. She was influenced by ancient Greek art and rituals. Katherine Dunham studied Afro-Haitian religion and cultural dances for several years before combining her findings with ballet to create a new technique. Martha Graham found inspiration in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis and the abstract art and music of his time. To delineate the extreme differences in each choreographer's style of movement, three short movement solos will be created. A fourth solo will also be performed, which combines all the elements for clearer contrast and comparison of the three techniques.
Duncan, Dunham and Graham: A Comparative Study
CSU
Modern dance has evolved rapidly in the past century, pivoting on an individualistic rebellion against accepted traditions. Three choreographers, who have played a key role in this development, are Isadora Duncan, Katherine Dunham, and Martha Graham. Duncan is often credited as the founder of modem dance. She was influenced by ancient Greek art and rituals. Katherine Dunham studied Afro-Haitian religion and cultural dances for several years before combining her findings with ballet to create a new technique. Martha Graham found inspiration in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis and the abstract art and music of his time. To delineate the extreme differences in each choreographer's style of movement, three short movement solos will be created. A fourth solo will also be performed, which combines all the elements for clearer contrast and comparison of the three techniques.
