Choreography by Graham Errand Into the Maze 1947 Set by Noguchi Characteristics of Graham s choreography Narrative Psychological drama Greek drama Movement is percussive dramatic Music composed after movement Modern Dance Second generation Lester Horton American 1906 1953 Choreographer and teacher Horton Technique versatile dancers strong flexible fluid dancers dancers could adapt to any style Interracial company one of the first interracial companies Modern and Jazz Choreodrama The Beloved 1948 Horton Technique Katherine Dunham American 1909 2006 Pioneer in Dance Anthropology Social dance folk dance baller modern jazz Social commentary political activism Barrelhouse Blues 1938 Jose Limon Mexican American 1908 1972 Trained with Humphrey Weidman Powerful Performer Narrative Fall and recovery weight Jose Limon Dance Company The Moor s Pavane 1949 Shakespeare s Othello Circular patterns characters distinctive movement Alvin Ailey American 1931 1990 Trained with Graham Humphrey Weidman Horton Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre 1958 Style Based on Horton Make dance accessible importance of form African American themes Ailey s Choreography Revelations 1960 Signature work of AAADC Spirituals and gospel music Divided into three sections Pilgrim of Sorrow Take me to the water Move members move Joyful and celebrates the music
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