noun
modern dance; contemporary dance
Refers to the genre of modern or contemporary dance, often contrasted with classical ballet or traditional Japanese dance.
彼女は現代舞踊の公演に出演した。
She performed in a modern dance recital.
現代舞踊は自由な表現を重視する。
Modern dance emphasizes free expression.
Compound of 現代 (modern) and 舞踊 (dance). The term is a direct calque from Western 'modern dance', adopted in the early 20th century.