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.
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
