D I S C I P L I N E S
These are the styles you can participate in at this concours:
Neoclassical
Neoclassical dance is a style that combines the techniques and elegance of Classical Ballet with elements of Modern Dance. It serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation, emphasizing expressive movements of the dancers and a more minimalist aesthetic. This style is danced barefoot or in socks.
→ Emphasis on: Tighter than Contemporary and Modern, but freer than Classical Ballet.
Neoclassical dance is a style that combines the techniques and elegance of Classical Ballet with elements of Modern Dance. It serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation, emphasizing expressive movements of the dancers and a more minimalist aesthetic. This style is danced barefoot or in socks.
→ Emphasis on: Tighter than Contemporary and Modern, but freer than Classical Ballet.
Modern
The Modern category focuses on breathing, gravity, and expression derived from techniques such as Graham, Limon, Cunningham... Modern uses a wide range of body movements that primarily focus on the emotions of the dancers.
→ Emphasis on: More structured than Contemporary and much freer with a focus on breathing than Jazz.
The Modern category focuses on breathing, gravity, and expression derived from techniques such as Graham, Limon, Cunningham... Modern uses a wide range of body movements that primarily focus on the emotions of the dancers.
→ Emphasis on: More structured than Contemporary and much freer with a focus on breathing than Jazz.
Contemporary
The Contemporary category includes elements of floor work, improvisation, contractions, and relaxation techniques. It focuses on developing new techniques and styles. Contemporary is abstract and showcases the creativity and individuality of the dancer. This style is danced barefoot.
→ Emphasis on: Freer and more organic than Neoclassical and Modern, with a focus on creativity.
The Contemporary category includes elements of floor work, improvisation, contractions, and relaxation techniques. It focuses on developing new techniques and styles. Contemporary is abstract and showcases the creativity and individuality of the dancer. This style is danced barefoot.
→ Emphasis on: Freer and more organic than Neoclassical and Modern, with a focus on creativity.
Jazz
In Jazz, the focus is on musicality and rhythm. Jazz includes characteristic elements such as isolations, kicks, turns, and jumps. There is strong dynamics with clear expression, influenced by both old-school Jazz (Bob Fosse, Jack Cole...) and commercial styles.
→ Emphasis on: More attention to rhythm and interpretation of lyrics/music.
In Jazz, the focus is on musicality and rhythm. Jazz includes characteristic elements such as isolations, kicks, turns, and jumps. There is strong dynamics with clear expression, influenced by both old-school Jazz (Bob Fosse, Jack Cole...) and commercial styles.
→ Emphasis on: More attention to rhythm and interpretation of lyrics/music.