In this dance genre they stand out Merce Cunningham, Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Ted Shawn, Ruth Saint Denis, among others.
They broke the rules of the strict forms of ballet. These dancers and/or choreographers all believed that dancers should have more freedom of movement, allowing their bodies to freely express their innermost feelings.

Is often spoken of as the father of contemporary dance.	Her style was uniquely her own	She moved into what is now known as modern dance
He create a professional dance school only for men		She´d inspire her style on indian dances and concepts like that.