Classical Ballet to Modern Dance: The Cultural Impact on the World of Dance in the American 1920s and 1930s.

The article explores the cultural changes in American society during the 1920s and 1930s, focusing on the transition from classical ballet to modern dance. Topics discussed include the impact of war, societal changes, and the emergence of modern dance as a more accessible and how the end of World Wa...

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Publicado en:International Social Science Review Vol. 99; no. 2; pp. 1 - 16
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Pi Gamma Mu Inc. 2023
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Sumario:The article explores the cultural changes in American society during the 1920s and 1930s, focusing on the transition from classical ballet to modern dance. Topics discussed include the impact of war, societal changes, and the emergence of modern dance as a more accessible and how the end of World War I and the subsequent shifts in society, including changes in media, fashion, and labor movements, led to a desire for individual expression and a break from traditional aesthetic conformity.