America grew up with dance, and dance continues to be a
barometer of life in America. From the street to the stage, dance
in America captures everyday gestures, social dances, cultural
retentions, social and political issues, and spiritual principles.
These sources - coupled with a spirit of independence, risk-taking,
exploration, and persistence - have helped to form what we know
today as American modern dance. With its diverse movement
vocabularies, individual choreographic impulses, and social and
cultural concerns, American modern dance is an irreplaceable
touchstone and national treasure.
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