Dancer

20th Century Dance in the U.S.

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  • Period: to

    Dance in the states during the 1900's to now

  • Go Down, Moses

    Go Down, Moses
    Helen Tamaris choreography. https://dhctreasures.omeka.net/tamiris
    After reading this page please answer:
    What style and where did Helen Train?
    Who was her mentor?
    What organizations did Helen help originate?
    Name one Broadaway musical she choreographed.

  • L'Ag'Ya

    L'Ag'Ya
    Katherine Dunham choreography. What was important about this work in terms of race and the history of dance?

  • Strange Fruit

    Strange Fruit
    Pearl Primus choreography. Link text
    Watch this video, what is the strange fruit being talked about in this song/ poem? What feelings does watching this dance evoke in you?

  • Appalachian Spring

    Appalachian Spring
    Who choreographed this piece?

  • Chroma

    Chroma
    Wayne McGregor choreography. Who did he choreograph this piece for originally?

  • Your challenge

    Now it's your turn. Choose five events or choreographic works we discussed in class, not covered already, and add them to this timeline. Include one video, one html, and a picture for each.