1. 1900s-1929 in United States

2. Early 20th century
President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt became president
Inventions started to change the lives of Americans ( cars, recliners, Hair Dyers, Toasters, Band-Aids, etc.)
US enters WWI – 1917

3. Roaring Twenties
African Americans begin to travel north taking their cultures, dances, and music with them
Women gain right to vote
Women begin working outside the home in efforts to support the war
Jazz Age begins
Dance and music become accessible forms of household entertainment
1929- Great Depression Begins

4. Dances of the Early 1900s

5. Jazz Age Jazz music and dance styles became popular
Jazz began in New Orleans as a fusion of African and European music
Jazz age had a major influence on pop culture
Originally saw as music of people with no training or skill
Chicago was known as the Jazz Center of the World
The Savory Ballroom became a launching pad for new fad dances, where individuals could learn the newest steps for just a dime

6. Ragtime Ragtime was popular American music, mostly composed for piano
Ballroom was socially acceptable at the time and was very serious, Ragtime dance changed these norms
Movement was very sporatic, exciting, energetic, fast paced
African American culture had major influences on the style of dance and music of Ragtime

7. Cakewalk A type of Ragtime Dance
A strutting dance of African American origins
Scandalous rhythms

8. Tango -Began in Buenos Aires, Argentina
-Influenced by African, North American, and Latin dances
-Many were outraged by this dance because it was highly sensual and used erotic movmenet.
-It was performed by a couple who typically kept very close body contact
-Came to U.S in 1913 and was modified to have less body contact
-Many different styles of Tango
Tango

9. Foxtrot -Foxtrot is a smooth progressive dance
-Long, continuous flowing movements across the floor
-Developed in the 1910s
-Influenced by African American culture
-Known for its pattern: two steps forward and four quick steps backward

10. Charleston Named for the harbor city of Charleston, SC
Influenced by African American culture
Fast kicking step, kicking feet forward and backward
Became the most popular dance of the era, until it was replaced by the Black Bottom on stages and in dance halls

11. Black Bottom Originated in New Orleans
“Black Bottom Stomp” referred to Detroit’s Black Bottom
Took over the Charleston and became number one social dance

12. Russo-American Ballet

13. ANNA PAVLOVA Russian Prima Ballerina
Principal dancer in Imperial Russian Ballet and Ballet Russe
First ballerina to tour ballet around the world
Became an influence to the development of ballet in the 20th century
Signature solo- The Dying Swan

14. Michel Fokine Russian choreographer and dancer
Danced in Imperial Ballet School under Marius Petipa
Aimed to dance beyond stereotypical ballet norms
Choreographed Anna Pavlova’s signature solo The Dying Sawn
Known for choreographing ballets Les Sylphides, Firebird, and Petrouchka

15. Vaslav Nijinsky Russian ballet dancer and choreographer
Known for being the greatest male dancer of the 20th century
Danced en pointe
Danced and choreographed for Ballet Russe
Was in a relationship with Serge Diaghilev
Choreographed Afternoon of a Faun which was ridiculed by Paris audiences because of its conventional ballet techniques, costuming, and explicit suggestive movement
Also choreographed Rite of Spring- the challenging theme and difficult music caused a riot during the performance

16. Serge Diaghilev Russian art critic, patron, ballet impresario
Founder of Ballets Russes
Was not a dancer, but greatly valued and loved the art of dance
Artistic Director of Ballet Russe, touring with and instructing the company
Many dancers were given the opportunity to travel the world dancing and training thanks to Serge and his contributions to dance
Many popular ballets were created for the dancers of Ballet Russe
Held a relationship with V. Nijinsky until Nijinsky married later in life

17. Modern Dance

18. Modern Dance Known as “New Dance”
Created by dancers who wanted to revolt against ballet and it’s structure

19. Loie Fuller American dancer who was a pioneer of both modern dance
Used theatrical lighting techniques, color gels, luminescent lighting, large amounts of fabric, elaborate costumes, special effects, large projections
Loie was rival to Isadora Duncan preceding her independence, enterprising, and exploration of foreign movement

20. Isadora Duncan Known as “mother of modern dance”
Pioneer dancer and choreographer of modern dance
Inspired by nature and Greek Culture
First known for dancing barefoot
Feminine Romantic style, known for wearing revealing tunics
Used experimental movement and never created a technique. Students were suppose to just replicate what ever Duncan did

21. Ruth St. Denis Married to Ted Shawn
American Modern pioneer dancer and choreographer
Co-founder of Denishawn School
Taught famous modern dancers
Inspired by Egyptian and Asian culture
Known as the “first lady of modern dance”

22. Ted Shawn Married to Ruth St. Denis Co-founder of Denishawn school
Taught many famous modern dancers
Created all male dance group called Ted Shawn and his Men Dancers
Founder and creator of Jacob’s Pillow Summer Dance Festival

23. Denishawn School and Company
First successful modern dance company
Name came from the combination of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn’s last names
School trained many famous modern dancers and choreographer like Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman and more.

24. Mrs. Busch’s Adorable Twins!
Easton and Jaxson