Delsartism in Modern Dance

Ted Shawn and Isadora Duncan, both heavily influenced by Delsartism are the pioneers of Modern Dance in America.

(above) A video of a dance choreographed by Ted Shawn, performed by Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers at Jacob’s Pillow, 1935.

(below) Two examples of Isadora Duncan’s fluid style of dance and choreography (2009 and 2014 respectively).

 “Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan – Solo (Tamara Rojo, The Royal Ballet).” Youtube, uploaded by Royal Opera House, 16 Oct. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcqzmFl0DhI.

“Isadora Duncan Dance Technique & Repertory Screener.” Youtube, uploaded by Contemporary Arts Media – Artfilms, 13 June 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7H31cnTICM.

“Kinetic Molpai (1935) by Ted Shawn.mkv.” Youtube, uploaded by profesionalesartes, 18 Feb. 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqWjm7BHEkI.