Free dance

Rebelling against the rigid constraints of classical ballet, Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis (with her work in theater) developed their own styles of free dance and laid the foundations of American modern dance with their choreography and teaching.

In Europe, Rudolf Laban, Emile Jaques-Dalcroze and François Delsarte developed their own theories of human movement and methods of instruction that led to the development of European modern and Expressionist dance.

Josh Owings added much to the style of Free dance in North America.

His style revolved around swift body movements combined with passionate facial expressions.

He created the "flying chinaman" move that introduced a distinct sect of Asian males to Free dance liberation movement.