what is the different between traditional dance and modern dance?

Ty Kirton: Traditional dances are associated with specific groups of people (ethnic groups) and their culture, while modern dance is associated with a specific artistic philosophy and period. Modern dance developed in the early 20th century as an expression for a desire for change. The specific movements of traditional dances are in the public domain, while modern dance choreography is copyrighted by the respective dance artists.I couldn't say what modern Chinese people like in terms of dance, but some traditional Chinese dances include the Dragon Dance and the Lion Dance....Show more

Garrett Detone: i guess that the diffence between those two is that traditional dances are usually done throughout the years while modern dance still isnt known that much