MODERN DANCE
Modern dance is a broad genre of theatrical or concert dance that includes various styles such as ballet, folk, social, religious, and ethnic dancing. It was first developed in the US and Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was regarded as a way to express social concerns and reject the traditional ballet.
BRIEF HISTORY
Although modern dance is often regarded as a rejection of classical ballet, historians believe that various factors such as the rise of the middle class and the decline of social strictures influenced the development of this art form. In the United States, for instance, the rise of the middle class and the increasing number of people with disposable income led to a new interest in physical fitness and health. During that same period, the role of physical education in the development of modern dance was also greatly influenced by the movement’s popularity.
POPULARIZATION
In 1927, newspapers began assigning dance critics, such as Walter Terry, and Edwin Denby, who approached performances from the viewpoint of a movement specialist rather than as a reviewer of drama and music. Subsequently educators accepted modern dance into college and university curriculum, first as a part of physical education, then as performing art.
✨Major Modern Dancers/Founders✨
Martha Graham
Graham is to Modern dance what Stravinsky is to Modern music or Picasso to Modern art. It’s hard to overestimate her influence. She codified a vocabulary of Modern dance that still prevails and is the closest thing to a “mainstream” Modern dance. The force of her personality was legendary, and although her primary work was done before World War II, she lived until age 96 in 1991.
Alvin Ailey
He formed the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1958, with an eclectic style built from his “blood memories” of his native Texas, the blues, spirituals and gospel, asking for a combination of leg and footwork – what he called a “ballet bottom” – combined with a “Modern top,” the torso, arms and head, that “only Modern dance offers.”
Isadora Duncan
Free spirit incarnate, Duncan danced barefoot in Grecian robes, invoking ancient dance, and created the first school of Modern dance.
Merce Cunningham
In the forefront of the dance avant-garde for more than 50 years, Cunningham revolutionized his field, divorcing movement from the music that accompanied it, and from the constraints of narrative. His influence has been enormous.
THANKSGIVING DANCE GAMES
TURKEY GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR DANCER AT HOME
Game 1: In the style of Simon Says
Spread the players across the room.
Have them listen for “Gobble Gobble Turkey Says!” before doing any dance moves.
This is a great game to help keep your child’s understanding of the terminology over break while having some fun.
Here are some terminology suggestions:
Ballet Terms:
Plie
Tendu
Releve
Jazz Terms:
Chasse
Ball change
Kick
Or you can make it more Thanksgiving themed:
Hug a friend or Move like a Turkey
No matter what dance move you shout, be sure that “Gobble Gobble Turkey Says” to do the dance move!
Game 2: In the style of Mother May I
Line all the kids up in a straight line behind a jump rope. They must ask “Gobble Gobble Turkey May I” if they can do a dance move to advance forward.
EXAMPLE:
“Gobble Gobble Turkey may I do three hops forwards?”
Gobble Gobble Turkey says yes or no. If no they must give the dancer a better option:
“No you may not, but you may do 3 frog hops forwards!”
Before the dancer can do their dance move they must repeat “Gobble Gobble Turkey May I?”
If they don’t, they cannot do their dance move til the next round.
The person who makes it to Gobble Gobble Turkey first should win a prize!
VIP TOY DRIVE
For the last 7 years Reach For The Barres as been apart of VIP’s Holiday Toy Drive. This is an organization, and fundraiser that is very important to us.
Here is how to donate to the toy drive and beyond.
WHAT IS VIP? 🤔
VIP is the Violence Intervention Program. Their care programs are the heart of what they do.
For 30 Years, VIP has continued to be innovative in creating programs and systems that simplify the path to recovery for people experiencing abuse or neglect.
WHAT IS THEIR MISSION?🤲🏻
Their work aims to cover a wide range of issues such as Child Abuse, to Adult, Elderly and LGBTQ needs all across Los Angeles.
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HOW TO DONATE TO THE TOY DRIVE 📝
❗️ALL toys given to VIP will be donated to children in foster-care, and other victims of child abuse❗️
The old fashion way: 🧸📦
We will have a toy drive box at the studio. You can drop toys off at check-in when you bring your dancer in for class!
Amazon Wish List Link: 🔗
If you are unable to come into the studio you can use the link provided below and add something to VIP’S amazon wish list!
✨https://www.amazon.com/registries/holiday/ownerviewregistryId=3AAW5G6D67KQA&ref_=gr_universal_landing ✨
USE The QR Code on the flyer photo above or right below here⬇️💌
If you would like to know more about VIP, and other was to support them go to:
➡️https://violenceinterventionprogram.org/about-vip/our-programs/children-teen/
MODERN DANCE
Modern dance is a broad genre of theatrical or concert dance that includes various styles such as ballet, folk, social, religious, and ethnic dancing. It was first developed in the US and Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was regarded as a way to express social concerns and reject the traditional ballet.
BRIEF HISTORY
Although modern dance is often regarded as a rejection of classical ballet, historians believe that various factors such as the rise of the middle class and the decline of social strictures influenced the development of this art form. In the United States, for instance, the rise of the middle class and the increasing number of people with disposable income led to a new interest in physical fitness and health. During that same period, the role of physical education in the development of modern dance was also greatly influenced by the movement’s popularity.
POPULARIZATION
In 1927, newspapers began assigning dance critics, such as Walter Terry, and Edwin Denby, who approached performances from the viewpoint of a movement specialist rather than as a reviewer of drama and music. Subsequently educators accepted modern dance into college and university curriculum, first as a part of physical education, then as performing art.
✨Major Modern Dancers/Founders✨
Martha Graham
Graham is to Modern dance what Stravinsky is to Modern music or Picasso to Modern art. It’s hard to overestimate her influence. She codified a vocabulary of Modern dance that still prevails and is the closest thing to a “mainstream” Modern dance. The force of her personality was legendary, and although her primary work was done before World War II, she lived until age 96 in 1991.
Alvin Ailey
He formed the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1958, with an eclectic style built from his “blood memories” of his native Texas, the blues, spirituals and gospel, asking for a combination of leg and footwork – what he called a “ballet bottom” – combined with a “Modern top,” the torso, arms and head, that “only Modern dance offers.”
Isadora Duncan
Free spirit incarnate, Duncan danced barefoot in Grecian robes, invoking ancient dance, and created the first school of Modern dance.
Merce Cunningham
In the forefront of the dance avant-garde for more than 50 years, Cunningham revolutionized his field, divorcing movement from the music that accompanied it, and from the constraints of narrative. His influence has been enormous.
What Is Pom Dancing?
POM DANCE
POM is a form of dance combining cheer motion and dance technique. Pom classes are great for both dancers and gymnasts. All while using pom poms.
What is POM?
In pom your dancer will work on the fundamental basics of cheer. Students work on cheer motions and jumps, as well as dance technique including: turns, jumps, leaps and level-appropriate Pom choreography. Pom uses sharp and precise movements, which in turn will help to improve the student’s overall arm and body placement.
Routines contain hip-hop, jazz and gymnastics elements.
What is the difference from cheer?
Pom is more focused on the dance elements while cheer has group stunting as well as a vocal element.
Cheerleading squads include dance, stunts, and tumbling into their routines, performing throughout a sporting event, and often on the sidelines. A POM squad or Drill squad uses pom poms in dance routines and often performs during halftime shows, along with some cheer elements.
What skills are developed in POM?
Students are trained in dance technique, POM movement terminology, balance skills, precision, synchronization, strength, and flexibility. Above all they will grow in the form of team work, and the bond of working towards a common goal.
Key Movements
Some of the key movements you’ll see in pom that are derived cheerleading include clasp, T-motion, high-V, touchdowns, L’s, Half T’s, and more.
Different movements can occur in POM dance, depending on the dance type.