MODERN JAZZ

Any modern dance takes styles from various forms of other dances. It is very difficult to categorise them strictly , based on certain techniques like Indian classical dances.In the 18th century Jazz dance was often referred to as Tap dance , because tap dancing set to Jazz music was one of the predominant dances of the era.The dance styles originated from the African American vernacular dance. In the 1950's a new genre of Jazz dance - modern Jazz dance emerged with roots in Caribbean traditional dance ,which has a very smooth style. Tap dance branched off to follow its own separate evolutionary path.

MODERN DANCE

Modern dance is a more relaxed , free style of dance , in which choreographers use emotions and moods to design their steps.It has a deliberate use of gravity , whereas ballet strives to be light and airy.It has also embraced Carribean influences along with African American contributiions.The essence of MODERN DANCE is to look forward , and not back.It is impossible to predict what directions MODERN DANCE will take in the future.Each style will go in so many different directions and are usually very radical. If this trend keeps up, future audiences can look forward to an interesting dance forum!!!

THE MODERN DANCE

Modern dance is a dance form which developed during the early 20th century.This was initiated , as a rebellious group of people felt that the classical ballet had features too restricting , not giving any space for outlet of emotions and feelings.
Isadora Duncan and Ruth st Denis of America and Mary wigman of Germany can be considered as the torchbearers of this great move.These dancers used emotions and moods to design steps instead of techniques.Thus this dance form focuses on the serious expression of inner emotions , using a free flowing interpretive style.
Later on it embraced contributiions of African-American dancers too.The founders of the modern dance composed their dances entirely on spirit ,heart and mind as opposed to todays modern dance which has more of a technical aspect too. To name a few SALSA , BREAK DANCE , HIP-HOP, JIVE , TAP DANCE, LYRICAL OR CONTEMPORARY , etc.Hence modern dance can be anything from HIP-HOP to break dancing to Jazz.