Some of the compositional devices behind these pieces are old hat to American modern dance choreographers.

In 1947, Bettis became the first modern dance choreographer to work with a major ballet company.

He was probably the first dance choreographer to have such wide influence.

This opportunity launched Keigwin's career as a contemporary dance choreographer.

The evening included work by three imaginatively chosen, established dance choreographers.

It is not necessarily a technique that works well with the latest crop of modern dance choreographers, he said.

Ralph Lemon's career as a modern dance choreographer took off in 1990, a decade after he created his first pieces.

Aruna is also a dance choreographer and has experience as a belly dancer.

Fuller was the first modern dance choreographer to try out and to use new technology within her performance work.

The latter is also a famous dance choreographer in India.