Modern vs Contemporary Dance: What’s the Difference?
Of all the terms for dance styles that exist (and there are a lot) perhaps the most confusing to dancers and dance enthusiasts alike are “modern” vs. “contemporary.” After all, they both seem to refer to dance forms that are new, as opposed to more traditional forms such as “classical” ballet.
But if you think modern and contemporary both simply refer to newer forms of dance, you’re only half right. The full answer is actually a bit more complex. We’ll talk about the differences and delve into the similarities and history of these dance forms in today’s blog.
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How to Choose the Right Ballet School or Program
Whether you’re checking out ballet schools for a young dancer for the first time, seeking a new ballet school due to a move, or looking for more rigorous training a pre-professional trainee program, there is a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the right ballet school or program for yourself or your child.
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What are the Top Ballet Schools in America?
If you’re a dancer looking to progress to the top levels in your field – and perhaps even become a professional dancer – it’s important to get the best training possible. And that means attending a top ballet school. So, what are the top ballet schools?
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What Is Classical Ballet Training?
Newcomers to formal dance training are often told that classical ballet training will help them succeed as dancers. But this can sometimes generate confusion, leaving dancers questioning what is classical ballet training and why is it so important to dancers, especially if they don’t intend to become classical ballet dancers themselves.
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How and When to Start Ballet Training
If you’re a young dancer or a parent, or even an adult who is interested in studying ballet, you might be asking how and when to start ballet training? How old is too old? Or how young is too young? We’re here to answer those questions in today’s blog.
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Top 11 Most Famous Hip Hop Dancers
The hip hop dance world is competitive, and there are lots of dancers vying to become one of 11 most famous hip hop dancers. Yet the truth is, it’s not like there’s some leaderboard that determines who’s on the list and who’s not. So, we decided to take it upon ourselves to create our own list of famous hip hop dancers from its origins in the street up through the present day.
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