With a desire to break free from the traditional structure of ballet, this form of dance was developed as a rebellion against the norm. This genre of dance has blossomed into a favorite among dancers due to their ability to express themselves freely while applying bits and pieces of all forms of movement.
Merce Cunningham, who is known to many as, “The founding father of postmodern and contemporary dance” has said that music and dance should not directly coordinate, but should be able to share space and time.
