A contraction is one of Martha Grahams key elements in her technique of modern dance. she created this ides to show feeling like pain or relief. When using a a contraction in modern dance is so that the audience can understand what is happening to the person and the feelings they are doing. A contraction is meant to be shown like your gut is being pulled from your stomach through your back. This shows a lot of pain. The release part is when you straighten you back and you stomach starts to relax.This photo is a martha graham contraction and it shows her contracting with her torso.
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