1. Dance Term Definition Contraction Release Swing Extension Tightening of the abdominal wall to form a C-shape in the spine A state of being free from tension A pendular motion at a released joint Lengthening, elongating, reach Modern Dance Vocabulary

2. Dance Term Definition Fall and Recovery Inversion Suspension Giving into the pull of gravity; use a rebound to recover An upside-down movement To prolong a movement as if suspended Modern Dance Vocabulary cont.

3. Dance Term Definition Roll-up Lateral Articulation of the spine, stacking the vertebrae one at a time, with the head as the last to arrive Any movement that moves directly side Modern Dance Vocabulary cont.

4. What is modern dance?

5. Ohad Naharin's technique (based in Israel) is the latest in modern dance He now sets his choreography for major companies all over the world http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=A6RWvh0 JMv8 http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=A6RWvh0 JMv8 http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=VF4NC02j WS4 http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=VF4NC02j WS4 What is modern dance? Examples: What’s new in “modern” anyway?

6. Breaks the rules of classical dance Creates strength and power through movement Expresses emotions Often deals with social/political issues Founded on the belief that dance and the dancer should be free from preconceived notions or stereotypes Athleticism, full body movement Incorporation of floorwork Daring and unexpected lifts Technical strength and control Characteristics of Modern Dance