Some artists seek ways to test societal norms.
This is evident in the twenties as visual artists, choreographers, composers and dramatic artists created new, sometimes shocking work. The post- war climate fuelled these endeavours. Dance During the 1920s, both ballet and modern dance were undergoing significant changes. Ballet was being redefined in Europe and North America with the arrival of the Ballets Russes from Russia. A new dance form called modern dance was beginning to establish itself.