DANCE
Modern and Show Tunes
History of Modern Dance
-created in the early 20th century
-during the 1900's, European dancers began rebelling against the rules of classical ballet. Turning the specific techniques, costumes and shoes of ballet, the dancers enjoyed a more relaxed, free style of dancing.
-it was created in America
-modern dance is a freestyle theoretical dancing
History of Show Tunes
-began in the 18th centry
-originated in New York
-started when Thomas Kean and Walter Murray opened a theater company on Nassau Street
-show tunes, also known as Broadway dance is a type of theatrical performances