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Unlike traditions such as Ballet, contemporary dance is not associated with specific dance techniques. In contemporary dance, people attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies to produce a movements. Contemporary dance is characterized by its versatility.

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it is the most freeing, passionate and moveable dance out there. in my opinion. it has a lot more to do with story and feeling and how well you, the dance, and the music all come together. less 'competitive style' moves. and of course, the most beautiful dance out there. most fun...you get the idea :)

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contemporary means new... therefore, contemporary jazz is the new style of jazz but contemporary is basically a mix of all of the dance styles combined. Mainly, it is a combination of lyrical, jazz and hip-hop. Lyrical being a mix of jazz and ballet. So I guess you could say contemporary dance or modern dance is a mix of all the style combined. (except tap)

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Contemporary dance is a sort of cross between modern and ballet- it uses modern steps but is slower than modern andis quite balletic.

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Balance

Breathing

Centering

Gesture

Movement

Space

Posture

Rhythm

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I would describe contemperary as afast moving lyrical, or as a ballet without the strict body posture.

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modern contemporary is a very slow and dramatic type of dance in the dance you do many drags, reaches, leaps, and turns.

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Contemporary dancing is a dance involving lots of emotion. Most songs that are used are about break-ups or deaths. This dance also useslots of hard and soft movments

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What dance styles come under contemporary dance?

if you look into the word contemporary...it just means new. But Contemporary dancing can come from any type of movement. If can come from the technique of ballet but with a quirkiness added to it. It can come from jazz, or even lyrical.


When was contemporary dance first invented?

Contemporary dance was invented around about the 1920's


What period of time does contemporary dance come from?

'Contemporary' means 'Modern' in the context of dance.


Why did Contempary dance enolvd?

The contemporary dance developed overy time simply from new ideas and the influences of other cultures. Since dance has been around since the earliest civilizations, it's easy to consider that ideas have been passed on between cultures.


What is the name of a dance that uses moves like ballet but isn't ballet?

contemporary


When was Contemporary Dance Company of Angola created?

Contemporary Dance Company of Angola was created in 1991.


When was London Contemporary Dance School created?

London Contemporary Dance School was created in 1966.


When was City Contemporary Dance Company created?

City Contemporary Dance Company was created in 1979.


What is the history of contemporary dance?

This is a huge & complex answer - but in the short term I suggest you look at the life & work of Isadora Duncan who is often quoted as being the mother of contemporary dance. Then you should consider the work of Ruth St Denis, Ted Shawn & Doris Humphrey. After that move on to Martha Graham & later Merce Cunningham & Jose Limon. If you want the development of contemporary dance in the UK you need to look at the impact of Robin Howard (link to Martha Graham) & the London Contemporary Dance Theatre (& Dance School). This includes the work of people like Robert North, Siobhan Davies, Richard Alston, Chris Bruce, and onto some the the current younger British choreographers.


What is your favorite type of dance?

I have to say... my favorite type of dance is contemporary/lyrical. It's like a mixture of ballet and jazz.


What are famous dance steps in contemporary dance?

there are no steps. its contemporary, its all about feeling and the way you interpret a song.


What is contemporary dance all about?

Contemporary dance is the name given to a group of concert dance forms. It is a collection of systems and methods developed from modern and postmodern dance and, as such, is not a unique dance technique.