Backhaus Contemporary Dance Center.Modern dance modern dance, serious theatrical dance forms that are distinct from both ballet and the show dancing of the musical comedy or variety stage. The Beginnings of Modern DanceDeveloped in the 20th cent., primarily in the United States and Germany, modern dance resembles modern art and music in being experimental and iconoclastic. Modern dance began at the turn of the century; its pioneers were Isadora Duncan, Loie Fuller, and Ruth St. company Backhausdance of Orange County, CA, opened the BACKHAUS CONTEMPORARY DANCE CENTER in November. The center not only houses the company, but also offers a variety of classes, including ballet, modern/contemporary dance, jazz, Pilates, yoga, Nia, and floor barre Barre (bă`rē), city (1990 pop. 9,482), Washington co., central Vt., SE of Montpelier; settled late 18th cent., inc. 1894. Granite quarrying, which began in the region in the early 19th cent., is still important. Railroad equipment, machines, and machine tools are manufactured, and Barre is a center for winter sports, hunting, and fishing.. Many of the classes are taught by Backhaus company members. |
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