One of the beautiful aspects of ballet in modern times is its versatility, flexibility and integrity, all traits which permits fusion with other dance styles. Well, of course, dance itself is an in an ever-changing state with the influx of new ideas, new choreographers and new social forces that shape it.

After all, dance is most often described as a people’s language expressed through body movements and typically accompanied by music. So, with each change in society, it will be manifested in dance in one way or another.

With that being the case, classical Cialis ballet has fused with other dance styles like modern dance and jazz. And so today, we have the joys of contemporary dance and lyrical dance. Keep in mind that these dance styles are still strongly influenced by classical ballet so much so that studying ballet is a very solid foundation for crossovers to these dance forms.

While classical ballet dancers must adhere to strict body lines and dance techniques, contemporary dance allows for greater range of body and arm movements. From classical ballet, however, come the precise dance techniques and the pointe work, both of which makes contemporary dance as demanding as classical ballet.

As cialis offer an example of such a fusion, Mikhail Baryshnikov worked with contemporary modern choreographers like Twyla Tharp. One of their most well-known collaborations was Push Comes to Shove, which fused the sensibilities of jazz, the wit of modern dance and the sophistication of classical ballet.

Even today, contemporary dance companies still attach the term “ballet” to their names in reference to their strong attachment to classical ballet. Plus, ballet companies are increasingly staging contemporary dance shows, again, in acknowledgement of the ties that bind these two dance forms.

And then there is lyrical dance. This time, it is a fusion of jazz and tap dance as well as classical ballet, its main characteristic being the exploration, expression and interpretation of emotions through physical motions set to music and lyrics. In short, you can expect storylines coupled with interpretative dance.

So, Brand Levitra where does classical ballet come in? Well, it is a definite advantage if and when you have a solid ballet background to execute the more complicated ballet-like motions involved in lyrical dance. Add in the controlled movements, body line and use of articulation involved in lyrical dance and you have use for your classical ballet training.

But unlike classical ballet, the movements of lyrical dance do not have the preciseness of movement required of the dancers. Body movements, gestures and motions are more fluid than those of classical ballet since the portrayal of emotions is more important in lyrical dance than strict adherence to body lines.

Indeed, your training in ballet can be very useful once you decide to cross over into other related dance forms. Look into these fusion dances and see which one will suit your dance goals the best. Better yet, try all of them – you have nothing to lose but everything to gain in terms of dance expressions and experience.

Author Bio: Svetlana Marintcheva of Adagio Ballet is pleased to offer a variety of lesson types, including ballet dance classes, at our dance studios located in Fairfax and Arlington Virginia. Please visit our website, www.adagioballet.com or call us today.

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