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A Short History of Contemporary Dance
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RegisterThe history of contemporary dance is a story of rule-breaking rebels, bold moves, and fearless creativity. But how did it all begin?
Cynthia Dragoni from ''The Dance Lens,'' takes us through a brief and fascinating history of contemporary dance. From its rebellious roots at the turn of the century to its present-day popularity, learn how trailblazers like Isadora Duncan and Merce Cunningham broke conventions and set the stage for daring choreographers to take the art form to the next level. See how choreographers like Crystal Pite and Akram Khan fuse dance styles to create mind-bending new creations, and discover the secret to the genre's popularity and longevity - embracing innovation. This is a short history of Contemporary Dance.
Cast & Crew
(Director), Cynthia Dragoni (Presenter), Katrina Moran (Producer), Jason George (Producer), (Writer), (Writer), Homer Salinas (Cinematographer), Jake Dagg (Video Engineer), Elisa Daniels (Editor)