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modern dance

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modern dance
n.
A style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling.

modern dance
n
(Performing Arts / Dancing) a style of free and expressive theatrical dancing not bound by the classical rules of ballet
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Noun1.modern dance - a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical balletmodern dance - a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical ballet; movements are expressive of feelings
choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing
interpretative dance, interpretative dancing, interpretive dance, interpretive dancing - a form of modern dance in which the dancer's movements depict an emotion or tell a story


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Modern dance had been considered a dance A form outside the scope of the black experience.
With a focus on modern dance and the people who have made dance what it is, it does well in covering the wide scope of dance making for an intriguing read for anyone who wants to better understand modern dance.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hahn discovered modern dance in college at Wellesley and it didn't take long to fall in love with Humphrey's work.
 
 
 
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