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Developed in the 20th century, modern dance broke away from a formal tradition to pioneer an experimental, free-form way of moving across the stage.

Early proponents were Isadora Duncan, Loie Fuller, and Ruth St. Denis in the United States, and Rudolf von Laban and Mary Wigman in Germany.

Since then, the likes of Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Alvin Ailey and Twyla Tharp have contributed to what has become today a rich, varied and growing school of modern and contemporary dance...

More about modern dance around the Web:

criticaldance.com - The online clearinghouse for the latest news and tour schedules, special event info, feature articles, reviews and interviews plus a directory of useful links, photo gallery.

Dance.com - Contemporary/Modern Dance Companies - An extensive list of links in A-Z format to U.S. and international dance companies.

StreetSwing's Dance History Archives - Modern Dance - A concise overview of the genre with links to its most famous proponents beginning with Isadora Duncan and more, with related links to books and articles.

The Early Modern Dance - Interactive, illustrated tutorial from the University of Pittsburgh including a brief history, a look at solo dancers,references, glossary and an online exam...

The Beauty of Modern Dance - An online photo tour from Duke University with vivid black & white images of modern dance companies in action including Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham and lots more.

Off Jazz Dance World - Fun and frolic with info, video clips and history of jazz and tap. In English and French.

The Julliard School - Take the virtual tour or search the library and archives.

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