Dance Quote by Twyla Tharp
“I would have to challenge the term, modern dance. I don't really use that term in relation to my work. I simply think of it as dancing. I think of it as moving.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Making Dances, 1995
The speaker rejects the label “modern dance,” preferring to view movement simply as dancing, emphasizing personal interpretation over categorization.
In simple terms: Call it dancing, not modern dance.
Key Takeaway
Focus on movement rather than labels.
Themes
art
identity
creativity
Mood
introspective
artistic
Type
creative
definitional
When to use this quote
- teaching dance
- choreographing
- performing
- artistic branding
Key Concepts
categorization
personal expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming affect perception of your work?
- Do you ever use the term “modern dance” for practical reasons?
A Different Perspective
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