Water Study
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Water Study is a pioneering modern dance piece by Doris Humphrey that explores movement inspired by the natural rhythms and flow of water.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choreographic piece
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modern dance work ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American modern dance
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Doris Humphrey technique ⓘ |
| choreographer | Doris Humphrey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| choreographicApproach | abstraction of natural phenomena ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Doris Humphrey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| educationalUse |
studied in modern dance history courses
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used to illustrate Humphrey’s fall and recovery principle ⓘ |
| explores |
ebb and flow of energy
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group dynamics in movement ⓘ rhythmic patterns found in nature ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceDate | 1928 ⓘ |
| genre | modern dance ⓘ |
| hasChoreographicPrinciple |
group design and spatial patterns
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succession and opposition in movement ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early example of musicless modern dance
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landmark in abstract thematic choreography ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
flow of water
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natural rhythms of water ⓘ |
| movementStyle | fall and recovery ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
ensemble group work
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movement structured around breath rhythm ⓘ performed without musical accompaniment ⓘ |
| premiereCompany | Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
natural rhythms of breathing
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qualities of water movement ⓘ |
| typicalCastType | ensemble dancers ⓘ |
| uses |
canon and unison forms
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wave-like movement sequences ⓘ |
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