Modern dance developed in the early 20th century when a few dancers in Europe started to rebel against the rigid constraints of Classical Ballet. Shedding classical ballet technique, costume and shoes, these early modern dance pioneers practiced free dance.
In America, Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis and Martha Graham developed their own styles of free dance and laid the foundations of American modern dance with their choreography and teaching.
American School of Dance Modern Dance Classes
Our modern dance classes expand the body's traditional range of motion and provide a non-aerobic workout that helps develop grace, free artistic expression and reduce muscle stress.
Featured Video
Here is a modern dance from SDSU Dance Class Showcase:
