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1. Interpretive Dance

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   While the term "interpretive dance" gained prominence in the early 1900s, its philosophical roots trace back to earlier 19th-century movements reacting against Romantic ballet conventions. Early pioneers, such as Isadora Duncan and Loie Fuller, emphasized naturalistic movement derived from observing organic forms, sunlight patterns, or ancient Greek ideals. Duncan, notably, derived many of her core movemen…