The Influence of Men in Modern Dance

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

20-4-2015 2:00 PM

End Date

20-4-2015 3:30 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

Through the research for this paper I found that men have a very strong presence in the world of modern dance. They are much more than just partnering bodies. They are very influential artists that have impacted the society of art in a big way. Through my comparisons of Ted Shawn, George Balanchine, and Bill T. Jones it was quite evident that while all men were undoubtedly different, all influenced American modern dance. Choreographers now want men who are individual artists as dancers and not just partnering bodies. Men’s presence in the modern dance world is very important and growing faster than ever.

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The Influence of Men in Modern Dance

CSU Ballroom

Through the research for this paper I found that men have a very strong presence in the world of modern dance. They are much more than just partnering bodies. They are very influential artists that have impacted the society of art in a big way. Through my comparisons of Ted Shawn, George Balanchine, and Bill T. Jones it was quite evident that while all men were undoubtedly different, all influenced American modern dance. Choreographers now want men who are individual artists as dancers and not just partnering bodies. Men’s presence in the modern dance world is very important and growing faster than ever.

Recommended Citation

Rubenzer, McKenzie. "The Influence of Men in Modern Dance." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/poster_session_B/10