Doris Humphrey was the leader of modern dance, she has significant influence on dance history. First, she created the concept of "Fall and Recovery" that discovery the ballet with basic physical movement that get rid of traditional posture and idea.
Second, she created the first concert that had good use of choreographic method for modern dance. And her The Art of Making Dances (1958) is the first kind book at that time, which set a good example to following choreograph and leave the important document for research.
Last but not least, she is the first person who record the choreograph process with separate dance and dancer.
this film explores the contemporary dance scene through the work of seven New York-based choreographers. They discuss the nature of dance and the evolution of their own work. Filmed at rehearsals, performances, and during interviews.
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