An introduction to modern dance and body movement techniques, this guide begins with an overview of the history of modern dance and proceeds to a discussion of basic body movement, improvisation, and choreography. A series of clearly photographed exercises enables the dancer to execute each movement properly and to learn to use the body more effectively and expressively. Clear photos show exactly how to execute each movement. Of interest to students of dance, yoga, aerobics, and t’ai chi; also helps the modern dance viewer better understand the work of Graham, Taylor, Ailey, and other modern dance giants.