Etude Patetico (1928) | Doris Humphrey - Momenta Dance Company

🩰 Etude Patetico (1928) Choreography by Doris Humphrey Performed by Momenta Dance Company Staged by Gail Corbin in collaboration with Stephanie Clemens Etude Patetico is a landmark modern dance work created in 1928 by pioneering choreographer Doris Humphrey, one of the founders of American modern dance. The piece reflects Humphrey’s signature principles of “fall and recovery” and explores emotional struggle and resilience through sculptural group movement and dramatic physical phrasing. This performance by Momenta Dance Company honors the legacy of Doris Humphrey’s work while bringing renewed vitality to her choreography. The staging by Gail Corbin, with Stephanie Clemens, preserves the historical integrity of the piece while making it accessible to contemporary audiences. 🩰 Style: Modern dance/early American modern dance 🎭 Company: Momenta Dance Company and Doris Humphrey Legacy #EtudePatetico #DorisHumphrey #moderndance #dancehistory #HumphreyTechnique #MomentaDanceCompany #ModernDanceRepertory #dancelegacy #ClassicalModernDance #danceperformancevideo #contemporarydancers #DanceOnFilm #nycdancers #DanceArchive #danceeducation #DanceArtists #moderndance #choreography #stagetoscreen #artofmovement #chicago #chicagodance