modern dance
a form of contemporary theatrical and concert dance employing a special technique for developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas.
Origin of modern dance
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How to use modern dance in a sentence
After much thought and reflection, I have decided to pursue my first loves--modern dance and the xylophone.
Or Sarah Lawrence College, where White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel studied modern dance.
In a way peculiar to itself the modern dance imperils health.
Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes | J. M. JudyFor in the nature of the institution the modern dance affects in all these particulars those whom it reaches.
Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes | J. M. JudyThen, in strange incongruity, there came again the wild, fantastic rhythm of a modern dance tune.
The Arrow of Fire | Roy J. Snell
Owing to the relation of the modern dance to the sex nature it would usually be wiser to discuss it before single sex audiences.
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction | T. W. ShannonThe modern dance craze has brought a lot of informality into a heretofore very proper Chicago.
News Writing | M. Lyle Spencer
British Dictionary definitions for modern dance
a style of free and expressive theatrical dancing not bound by the classical rules of ballet
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