Entertainment
You will be planning a Modern Dance bash worthy of modern dance pioneers that will include appropriate entertainment, guests, attire, and food of the early twentieth century. In a group of four you will research the historical, cultural and social background for information which will lead you to make your choices for your party plan.
Modern dance, a loose, creative style of dance, has been popular since the early 1900s. It is quite different from ballet and many other dance forms because it centers on the dancer’s unique interpretations and not on structured steps. There are many ways to study modern dance, from college classes to watching instructional videos.
It displays what happens when less acceptable feelings are continually repressed and pushed below the surface causing them to erupt all at once. It is danced by a single performer who acts out a cycle of frustration, aggravation and calm to the pulsing music of Feist. Two other dances that incorporate popular music are “Just for Now” set to Imogene Heap and “Into Blue” set to Arcade Fire.
One of the most interesting offerings in “Returns” is “Sneaky Exponential” choreographed by Beth Rodriguez, director of Beth Rodriguez Dance Projects.
