Handout

The History of Modern Dance

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The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research individual dancers and craft a presentation for the class that includes, where possible, video footage of their work
  • Ask dancers to choreograph a short piece in the style of one of the studied dancers
Pros
  • Information is included on most of the key figures in the development of modern dance
Cons
  • No citations are included in the resource