History: Dancing 4
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Dancing 4
After the growth of
contemporary dance began in the early 20th
century, the 1960's experienced a new growth in
dance, that of post modernism. This type of
dance was more geared to simplicity, seeing the
beauty in small things, as well as untrained
bodies and uncomplicated movements. This was
perhaps the most extreme transformation in dance
with its use of raw and unsophisticated
movements and lack of costumes, stories and
other outward forms of dance. This evolved into
the shock value that became trendy in this new
dance movement.
By the time the 1980s had begun, modern dance
(or contemporary dance) had come full circle.
The two dance forms, ballet and contemporary,
appeared to have broken down their barriers and
seemed to be co-existing peacefully, with little
or no rivalry of prior eras. Twyla Tharp
believed that the rivalry between contemporary
dance and ballet had finally been collaborated.
Today, dance techniques have progressed beyond
the level of expertise, strength and flexibility
seen in the past. But dance is still very much
within the competitive and artistic nature in
which choreographers are challenged to create
their most shocking work that will attract
attention in the competitive world of dance.
However, there is still graceful beauty and
artistic expression within the form of dance.
Since the mid-1970's a new explosion has
occurred on the dance scene, that of street
dance. This form of dance was made famous during
the time of the popular group, called the
Jackson 5, when they appeared on TV in 1974
performing a dance called the Robot. This dance
was choreographed by Michael Jackson, who later
went on to popularize his famous "moon walk" and
other dances. These dances, as well as those of
other black dancers, helped to create the street
culture craze, which later inspired the break
dance fad.
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