contemporary ballet

collocation in English

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contemporary
adjective
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/kənˈtem.pər.ər.i/us
/kənˈtem.pə.rer.i/
existing or happening now, and therefore ...
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ballet
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈbæl.eɪ/us
/bælˈeɪ/
a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theatre work that uses this type ...
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The style of dance he developed, which lies between classical ballet and today'scontemporaryballet, is known as "neoclassical ballet".
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The techniques found in classical ballet are a framework for many other styles of dance, including jazz andcontemporaryballet.
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Later variations, such ascontemporaryballetand neoclassical ballet, incorporate both classical ballet and non-traditional technique and movement.
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A creative and repertory company, it performs works that reflect the diverse trends ofcontemporaryballet.
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Today there are manycontemporaryballetcompanies and choreographers.
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Throughout the series, she learns to better her ballet technique, as well as learncontemporaryballetand hip-hop dance.
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His dance repertoire includes many key romantic roles in both classical andcontemporaryballet.
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He was recognized for his performances in the classic as well as dramatic andcontemporaryballetworks.
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It is among the world's leading dance companies, presenting over 100 performances annually, with a repertoire that spans both classical andcontemporaryballet.
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New media, such as projected cinema images, electronic sound, and modern lighting effects are intrinsic parts of thecontemporaryballetproductions.
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His success as a dramatic actor on stage, cinema and television has helped him become probably the most widely recognizedcontemporaryballetdancer.
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Both of these pieces were considered innovative for their use of distinctly modern movements melded with the use of pointe shoes and classically trained dancersfor their use ofcontemporaryballet.
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Both these pieces were considered innovative for their use of distinctly modern movements melded with the use of pointe shoes and classically trained dancersfor their use ofcontemporaryballet.
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The repertoire of the company eventually came back to more contemporary ballets, but still has a vast list of pieces that the company has performed throughout the years.
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