Module #1 Introduction to Modern Dance An overview of the evolution of modern dance and its significance in the 20th century
Module #2 The Pioneers:Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn Exploring the contributions of St. Denis and Shawn to the development of modern dance
Module #3 Martha Graham:The Mother of Modern Dance Delving into Grahams life, work, and influence on modern dance
Module #4 Doris Humphrey and the Development of Modern Technique Examining Humphreys contributions to modern technique and her legacy
Module #5 Charles Weidman and the Expressionist Movement Investigating Weidmans role in shaping the expressionist movement in modern dance
Module #6 The 1940s-1950s:Expansion and Experimentation Exploring the growth and diversification of modern dance in the mid-20th century
Module #7 Jose Limon and the Development of Modern Dance Theater Analyzing Limons contributions to the development of modern dance theater
Module #8 The Influence of World War II on Modern Dance Examining how the war affected the development and themes of modern dance
Module #9 The Post-War Era:Experimentation and Rebellion Investigating the experimental and rebellious spirit of modern dance in the 1950s-60s
Module #10 Merce Cunningham and the Development of Post-Modern Dance Examining Cunninghams role in shaping post-modern dance and its implications
Module #11 The Judson Dance Theater and the Avant-Garde Exploring the Judson Dance Theaters impact on the development of avant-garde dance
Module #12 Anna Halprin and the Expanding Definition of Dance Analyzing Halprins contributions to the expansion of dance as an art form
Module #13 The Rise of Contemporary Dance Examining the fusion of modern, post-modern, and other dance forms in contemporary dance
Module #14 Dance and Technology:The Advent of Multimedia Performance Investigating the integration of technology in modern dance performances
Module #15 Globalization and Diversification of Modern Dance Exploring the global spread and diversification of modern dance in the late 20th century
Module #16 Choreographers of the Late 20th Century Profiling influential choreographers of the late 20th century and their contributions
Module #17 Modern Dance and Society:Politics, Identity, and Culture Analyzing the connections between modern dance and societal issues, identity, and culture
Module #18 The Legacy of Modern Dance in the 20th Century Reflecting on the impact and significance of modern dance in the 20th century
Module #19 Case Studies in Modern Dance Performance In-depth analysis of exemplary modern dance performances and their significance
Module #20 Modern Dance Criticism and Scholarship Examining the development of dance criticism and scholarship in the 20th century
Module #21 Documenting Modern Dance:Film, Photography, and Written Records Investigating the preservation and documentation of modern dance history
Module #22 Teaching Modern Dance:Approaches and Methods Exploring effective approaches and methods for teaching modern dance
Module #23 Modern Dance and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Analyzing the intersection of modern dance with other art forms and disciplines
Module #24 Modern Dance and the Body:Anatomy, Movement, and Expression Examining the relationship between the body, movement, and expression in modern dance
Module #25 Modern Dance and Music:Collaboration and Composition Investigating the role of music in modern dance and the process of composition
Module #26 Modern Dance and Costume Design Exploring the role of costume design in modern dance performances
Module #27 Modern Dance and Lighting Design Analyzing the importance of lighting design in modern dance performances
Module #28 Modern Dance and Set Design Examining the role of set design in modern dance performances
Module #29 Modern Dance and Community Engagement Investigating the connections between modern dance and community engagement
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Modern Dance in the 20th Century career
