German Lineage in Modern Dance
German Lineage in Modern Dance
Duration: 58 minutes

Celebrates the legacy of modern dance that started in Germany before World War I and expanded into new dimensions in the United States in the late 20th century. The influence of this complex and compelling heritage has spanned decades and spread to diverse areas globally.

Contributions of Modern Dance innovators from Germany and the U.S. are highlighted through solos, narration and original photographs.

Dances: Mary Wigman's Witch Dance and Swinging Landscapes (Germany), excerpts from Dore Hoyer's Affectos Humanos (Germany), Hanya Holm's Homage to Mahler (Germany-U.S.), Alwin Nikolais's Tribe (U.S.) and Murray Louis's Figura (U.S.).