contemporary ballet
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Contemporary ballet is a style of ballet that incorporates elements from modern dance while retaining classical technique as its foundation.
It emerged in the mid-20th century as choreographers sought greater freedom of movement and expression than traditional ballet allowed.
The style typically features more fluid, grounded movement, unconventional partnering, and flexed feet alongside classical positions: The company performs both classical and contemporary ballet.
Works may use non-orchestral music and explore abstract or psychological themes rather than narrative storytelling.
- modern danceExpressive staged choreography
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- pointeBallet's tiptoe technique
- fluidSubstance that flows
- lyricalMusically expressive
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