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Modern Forerunners

Dance History; The Forerunners of Modern Dance

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Who used color, fabric, movement, sound, and light to create innovative dances as a complete theatrical experience? Loie Fuller
Which choreographer used natural body movement to express emotion and spontaneously interpret the music? Loie Fuller
Major works of this choreographer include: Serpentine Dance, The Butterfly, and Fire Dance Loie Fuller
Works by this forerunner were simple but heroic abstract dances often inspired by ancient Greek art. Isadora Duncan
This pioneer's dance career took off in Europe where her work was more accepted. She is considered to be the Mother of Modern Dance. Isadora Duncan
Six of this artist's trained students became known as the Isadorables. Isadora Duncan
Major works of this choreographer included: Marseillaise and Marche Slave. This choreographer is known for incorporating the use of movements such as hopping, skipping, and running and values the free spirit. Isadora Duncan
Which forerunner created a series of solos based on Oriental deities and performed them across Europe. Ruth St Denis
After starting her performance career as an eccentric showgirl, this artist became known as the First Lady of American Modern Dance. Ruth St Denis
Major works of this choreographer include: Radha, Incense, and Soaring. This artist's style is characterized by strong stage presence and high levels of charisma. Ruth St Denis
This pioneer married Ruth St. Denis and together they established the Denishawn School of Dance. Ted Shawn
This forerunner established Jacob's pillow, a summer institute for studying modern dance. Ted Shawn
This artist established an all male dance company Ted Shawn
Major works of this choreographer include: Xochital and Kinetic Molpai. Choreographic works by this artist are characterized by their emphasis on masculinity and thematic material. Ted Shawn
This choreographer made an impact on the Art Nouveau movement in Europe. This artist was inspired by organic and natural forms as well as by the curves found in art and architecture. Loie Fuller
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