The Impact of a Changing World on Modern Dance in the 1930 and 1940's America
Location
CSU 203
Start Date
20-4-2015 3:15 PM
End Date
20-4-2015 4:15 PM
Student's Major
Theatre and Dance
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Julie Kerr-Berry
Mentor's Email Address
julie.kerr-berry@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Theatre and Dance
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
Modern dance, in its second generation struggled to find its voice as it was began to be accepted as a dance form. In an effort to create momentum and growth and to continue to push boundaries, many modern dance choreographers created codified techniques that allowed them to create works that fit their person aesthetics. Examples of these choreographers are Martha Graham, Lester Horton and Katherine Dunham. World War Two challenged and influenced what choreographers were dancing about. World War Two was also the catalyst that allowed for the rise of third generation, specifically Merce Cunningham and allowed for break from the codification of the second generation and gave modern the ability to have movement separate from emotion and music that characterize modern dance at the time.
The Impact of a Changing World on Modern Dance in the 1930 and 1940's America
CSU 203
Modern dance, in its second generation struggled to find its voice as it was began to be accepted as a dance form. In an effort to create momentum and growth and to continue to push boundaries, many modern dance choreographers created codified techniques that allowed them to create works that fit their person aesthetics. Examples of these choreographers are Martha Graham, Lester Horton and Katherine Dunham. World War Two challenged and influenced what choreographers were dancing about. World War Two was also the catalyst that allowed for the rise of third generation, specifically Merce Cunningham and allowed for break from the codification of the second generation and gave modern the ability to have movement separate from emotion and music that characterize modern dance at the time.
Recommended Citation
Marcy, Megan. "The Impact of a Changing World on Modern Dance in the 1930 and 1940's America." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/oral_session_15/2
