Classical Ballet or Contemporary… Which is Better?
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- čas přidán 13. 04. 2024
- Welcome to this week’s discussion on classical ballet and contemporary dance. In this video, we'll explore the distinctive qualities of each style and delve into why these two dance forms are not just complementary but essential to each other's evolution.
Join us as we break down the structured grace of classical ballet, with its centuries-old techniques and the purity of form that has captivated audiences around the world. We'll contrast this with the expressive freedom of contemporary dance, a genre that pushes boundaries and challenges traditional norms with its fluid movements and emotional depth.
Whether you're a devotee of classical ballet, a lover of contemporary dance, or a newcomer eager to understand more about these art forms, this video will shed light on their unique characteristics and the invaluable contributions they make to each other.
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I like both. I currently only have time for 1.5 hours a week due to my work schedule, so it's 1 hour ballet 4/5, 0.5 hrs pointe. I loved being able to dance more hours a week & include contemporary in there.
The worst dissonance was taking an African dance class in college. You don't point your feet in African dance. Ever. So... I had a LOT of trouble with that. 🤣
My preference is dancers cross-trained in both. Where does one place Balanchine’s abstract (though Ballenchine didn’t like the expression “abstract” describing his choreography) where does Ballenchine’s choreography belong on the spectrum? … or Maurice Bejart’s choreography? … As always Michael Wise provides a kind, intelligent, thought provoking video. Thank you Michael Wise (I’m certain you know my ballet teachers: Bobby Barnett, Igor Youskevitch, Eugene Slavin, Ruth C. Petrinovic … I was a 6ft2in Male Dancer)
Personally, I do think there are many shades of dance styles. I like very much the folklore dance parts in classical ballets. And I also like more modern and free choreography still based on classical ballet (even if not so strictly) - such like Cranko's works. And I like to dance on a more contemporary way to classical music. It would be amazing to create a piece including both styles being confronted. Because this was like ballet also started. Such like in la Sylphide, the confrontation between more earthly folklore dance and the magical looking ballet on pointe shoes...
I am a ballet dancer who has yet to to contemporary. I do enjoy watching it, although I dont necessarily see me doing it consistently. The lines and cold technique in ballet calls my heart ❤️
There definitely is something to be said for the discipline of ballet technique! Thanks for watching 😄
CLASSICAL BALLET 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Балет - это только классика, контемпорари - это танцы на пуантах, а иногда и без)
Tiresome, tiresome, tiresome. Which is best - strawberry jam or raspberry jam? Which is best - opera or reggae? Which is best - aubergine or carrot? Room on the planet for all styles of everything.
I think you missed the point of this video.