DANCE

MODERN DANCE

MANDRILLON Lola

Master's 1 Psychology IPTS

2024

Summary

II. POINTE FLEX Association

Introduction

III. CONCLUSION

2. Pioneers

I. HISTORY of modern dance

3. Fundamental principles

1. History

2. Sonia's story

1. Origin

4. Cultural impact

Introduction

'"Dance is the hidden language of the soul."

Martha Graham

"To dance is to live, and to live is to dance." - Snoopy

I. History of Modern Dance

Technique derived from classical dance

1. Origin of Modern Dance

- End of the 19th and beginning of 20th century. - During a time of social, political, and cultural change. - Breaking the codes of classical dance, with free movement (a branch of classical dance).

- pirouettes - développés - grand jetés - pas de bourrée - ...

(No mistake: we use French terms for these dance techniques worldwide.)

"Dancing is like dreaming with your feet." - Constanze Mozart

I. History of Modern Dance

Together, redefined artistic ression, leaving a lasting legacy inspiring future dancers and choreographers.

2. Pioneers of Modern Dance

- Isadora Duncan - Ruth St Denis - Martha Graham - Merce Cunningham - José Limon

"Life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let's dance." - James Howe

I. History of Modern Dance

3. Fundamental Principles

Freedom of movement Spontaneity Emotions Individual expression Subjectivity Personnal Works Authenticity

"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett

I. History of Modern Dance

4. Cultural Impact

Influence on other art forms

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1.

Equality and diversity

Expanding cultural influence

Engaging with contemporary issues

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"Dance is the timeless interpretation of life." - Shah Asad Rizvi

II. POINTE FLEX association

"The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie." - Agnes de Mille

II. POINTE FLEX association

1. History

- Create in 2016 by Sonia Rainjonneau. - For more autonomy and freedom in her class.

- Intention : creating choregraphies, performances, and sharing. - 2 groups of dancers : 1. dance modern 2. Men's stretching

"Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion." - Martha Graham

II. POINTE FLEX association

2. Sonia's story

- Joined company after high school. - And after "intermittent performer statuts". - Stop her dance career : 30 years.- Today : mix of influences for his practices

- Started dancing at 6. - Toulouse Conservatory, classical dance, 10 years. - Tried other styles. - diplomas in classical and modern dance.

Video extracts

"Dance is the movement of the universe concentrated in an individual." - Isadora Duncan

III. Conclusion

"Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible only for a moment." - Erol Ozan

Thank youfor your attention

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