am i mistacking....

chezzer · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject: am i mistacking....

modern dance as contemporary dance, are they diffrent?
contemporary i thought was contractions and flex feet invovled and modern...i dont know about, abit confused.can someone please help me? :lol:

dancersdreamland · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject:

I am not really familiar with the differences either. Perhaps another member of the Forums will be able to fill us in...

dnsr4life · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 15

I think that contemporary is a style that fits between jazz and modern. It is commonly themed but does not have to be performed barefoot or have the same type of flow as a modern peice. Contemporary dance includes the styles of lyrical and novelty.

sunshine · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 106 Location: dance room

Contemporary dance is developed from Modern and Postmodern dance but it differs from country to country...It is based on abstracted movements which emphasize the study of the human body and mind. It is like a formal street dance. Modern dance is like a rebellion against the rigid technique of Classical Ballet; it's a free dance usually performed in bare feet. Modern dance has'n been categorized so early modern dance, or free movement dance is now classified as contemporary dance. Consequently, it's the same thing :D

2leftfeet · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 7

I always think of contemporary and modern as different. To me modern is based on a technique i.e. Graham, Limon, Horton, etc. where contemporary is more open to interpretation. I also think it's a regional thing. Either way, the difference is vague.