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Difference Analysis Between Classical Ballet And Modern Dance.pdf

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Luo Jianping (Department of Music, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi): Dance is an art with an ancient and long history. It reflects and expresses people’s social life, thoughts and emotions. Due to the differences in history, culture, and living habits of countries and regions around the world, The differences will inevitably produce many dances with different styles and characteristics. This article discusses the origin and formation, characteristics and characteristics of classical ballet and modern dance, as well as dance performances, so as to have a clearer understanding of classical ballet and modern dance. The key Words: Classical ballet; modern dance; dance CLC number: J705 Document identification code: Article number: 1004–0120-03 Dance is a plastic art that uses people's inner vitality to express the rhythmic movements and gestures of the human body. It It originated from the simulated reproduction of ancient human activities such as labor life and combat drills for survival, as well as the ritual activities of totem worship, religious witchcraft and the inner impulse to express one's own emotions and thoughts. It is generated in combination with music and poetry, and is used in dance In the development process, some of the practical functions have weakened or disappeared and evolved into entertainment content. Since dance reflects human social life, different social lives will produce different types of dance. The development of dance art to this day has been divided into refined and popular. There are classical and modern dances. Therefore, when learning classical ballet and modern dance, you must understand their style characteristics and grasp the differences between them, so as to achieve the purpose of better performance and appreciation. 1. Classical Ballet (1) The origin form of ballet is a transliteration of French. Classical dance dramas from various European countries are collectively called ballet. It is a dance variety that uses European classical dance as the main means of expression and integrates music, drama, stage art and other art forms.

Classical ballet is relative to modern ballet. It refers to a dance art form from the 14th century to the end of the 19th century. Ballet was originally a kind of mass self-entertainment or square performance dance in Europe. When it became a comprehensive stage art, it originated in Italy during the Renaissance in the 14th century. The ballet at that time was based on the folk dances of various European countries, taking the plastic arts of ancient Greece as its aesthetic style, absorbing dance materials processed from Asia and Africa, and integrating music, pantomime, and stage art to express a sequence. The dramatic art of plot or story was a popular art form in European countries at that time. Ballet was only formed in the French court in the 17th century. The world's first royal dance school founded by French King Louis XIV in Paris established the five basic foot positions and twelve hand positions of ballet (the five basic foot positions Still used today (the twelve hand positions are now simplified to seven hand positions), strict norms and structural forms have been formed in its development. Its most important feature is that the actress wears special shoes and dances on tiptoe. French court ballet combines dance, music, singing, recitation and drama. In the mid-18th century, Jeanya, the ballet master, first proposed the idea of ​​"plot ballet", which brought ballet to a new stage. Major changes have taken place in terms of subject matter, content, music, costumes, techniques, etc. Ballet has never been the same again. It is no longer bound by drama and becomes an independent art category. (2) Features and Characteristics) Opening: It refers to the extensor opening of ballet students from the five major joints such as shoulders, chest, hips, ankles, etc., in order to make the most scientific and optimal use of the huge movement potential contained in their bodies. Fully developed.

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Because only when the five joints such as shoulders, chest, hips, and ankles are partially "opened" can the body be more flexible, moldable, and stable, and can it be easier to change the direction of movements at any time, and can it better complete those graceful movements. , fascinating variety of changing skills on the ground and in the air. ) Stretching: It means that people who learn ballet need to "stretch" all parts of the lower limbs such as the hips, knees, ankles and insteps. Ballet is a linear art. Only when it is "stretched" can the original lines of the limbs be more effectively extended, making the dance postures and shapes more generous and stretched. Ballet is also an art with airborne activity. In order to make the body airborne and jump, the dancer must also rely on the power of "stretching" to quickly jump. Journal of Gannan Normal University 2003 Received date: 2002-11-18 About the author : Luo Jianping (1956—), male, from Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, lecturer in the Music Department of Gannan Normal University. The energy of tightening the muscles in various parts of the body is concentrated towards the center line of the human body, and then through the clever cooperation of the limbs, the vertical or front and back jumping movements and skills can be completed lightly. Only when the "tightening" is straightened, the dancing posture can be more upright and straight. moving. ) Straight: It means that people who learn ballet need to develop a straight and flexible back. Only with a straight and flexible back can you have an upright posture. With an upright posture, when practicing pointe, the toes can be completely upright. The toes support the entire center of gravity of the human body, causing the center of gravity of the entire body to converge and lift as much as possible. Try your best to launch energy into the air to give people a more prominent sense of space occupation. Ballet's rotations, jumps, and leg control postures are all perfect expressions of "straight" posture.

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) Lifting: refers to lifting every joint and muscle of the human body, as if the human body becomes lighter and lighter. "Standing" gradually forms a feeling of upward lifting with the cooperation of training muscle quality and ability, which helps to complete the jumping, rotating, and lifting movements, so that the dance has direction and spatial changes without being dull and lifeless. Open, stretched, straight and upright are the basic postures of classical ballet, reflecting the rigor and standardization of basic classical ballet training. Basic Characteristics Lightness is a fundamental characteristic of ballet. Lightness in ballet can help actors shape and visualize their roles (such as the elf and the happy princess in "The Sleeping Man"), and enable actors to jump and take off powerfully. Accompanied by lightness, their feet seem to be flying in the air. Desire to fly (eg: "Ancient Clarity" is another basic characteristic of ballet. Dance is an ephemeral, non-verbal art that expresses plots or stories through actors' performances and music, so clarity is indispensable. In classical In ballet, music and actors can reflect the character's personality and emotions. Therefore, the clarity of the mental outlook shows whether the actor can integrate the music style and dance breath, giving people a beautiful enjoyment, using dance to see through a culture and express a culture. Spirit. It can clearly show the unique palace temperament of classical ballet. The basic nature of classical ballet is its graceful and elegant nature. The graceful and elegant style makes the dance steps look effortless, fully showing the demeanor of the aristocratic gentleman of the court. Graceful and elegant The dance movements are run through with a rigorous and silkless stream, which is the highest form of expression unique to classical ballet. (3) Stage performance Classical ballet is a kind of court art, which plays an irreplaceable role in dance types.

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Classical ballet is an aesthetic art, so the elegant dance postures and standardized straight legs, leg extensions, pointe dance skills, jumps, and whirls… all present a distinctive style, and the movements are perfectly smooth, delicate and complex in one go. The beauty. The high aristocratic demeanor, splayed shoulders, chest, hips, and feet, coupled with the graceful and luxurious clothing, plus the light and thin figures floating on the toes, are so ethereal and elegant, it will always make people crazy. fan. 2. Modern Dance (1) Origin and Formation Modern dance is a dance genre that emerged in Europe and the United States at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Its main aesthetic point of view is to oppose the formalist tendency of classical ballet to be conservative, divorced from real life and purely pursuing skills; it advocates getting rid of the constraints of classical ballet's overly rigid movement programs, and using dance movements that conform to natural movement laws to freely express human reality. Emotion, emphasizing that dance art should reflect modern social life. By the 19th century, European classical ballet had shown a tendency to be rigid, stylized, and pursue one-sided techniques, and classical ballet began to decline. The end of the 19th century was the period when the bourgeoisie phase began to dominate. The social information of the era was complex. It affected artists from many aspects, thus forming their own artistic characteristics and theoretical schools. In terms of dance, at the beginning of the 20th century, the American Isadora Duncan challenged traditional ballet. She completely broke with classical ballet, advocated "returning to nature", fully used the human body as a means of expression, and bravely expressed her will. Let subjective emotions play a leading role in the art of dance. She dared to challenge traditional conservative ideas, and was therefore known as the "Father of Modern Dance." After analyzing the coordination of the brain, nerves and muscles, the Hungarian Rudolf Laban proposed a set of principles for expressing expressions and exploring human body movements. and the maximum limit of expression.

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He established the physical training method of modern dance with the purpose of enabling actors to use their own movements to fully express their inner motivations and feelings. Laban also created dance notation, and he is known as the "Father of Modern Dance Theory." Modern dance gradually took shape under the continuous creation and improvement of pioneers such as Duncan and Laban, but modern dance does not seek to create a fixed system, nor does it pursue eternity and immortality. It constantly denies others and constantly denies itself, so it is a "revolution" that is never completed and continues to move forward. (2) Characteristics and characteristics of basic postures The posture of modern dance is "returning to nature", but "returning to nature" is not an arbitrary natural movement, but a natural movement that conforms to objective laws. It is a contraction and relaxation technique based on breathing techniques and rhythm. It is based on the muscle and nerve responses generated by internal or external stimulation of the body, plus exaggerated, rough, and powerful rhythms to fully utilize the potential of the limbs. sports potential to reveal people’s inner world and convey various life experiences. Basic characteristics: Modern dance is an advanced thought and spirit. It is an art form that keeps pace with the times and transcends the times. Modern dance is opposed to traditional dance art. It reveals the mystery deep in the soul, that is, the spirit that transcends itself and develops infinitely. Under the guidance of this spirit, modern dance has both the originality and the classics of the times. It takes continuous innovation as its mainstream and continuously pushes the art of dance forward. The language of modern dance itself is characterized by ambiguity.

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However, the vague characteristics of language should not be the reason why the meaning of the work cannot be conveyed clearly. In other words, a specific dance movement of modern dance can be a "word" with multiple meanings, but the meaning of the work itself should be clear. What the choreographer hopes to convey to the audience should be clear, and it should be able to make the audience understand Somewhat understanding. In order to achieve this, choosing the most appropriate movements to express all the artistic connotations is the basic starting point of dance art creation, and it is also the most important point in artistic creation. The basic nature of modern dance breaks the old constraints of dance forms and the aesthetics of classical ballet, making full use of body language to express the inner spiritual world of the choreographer. Make dance not only an art for entertainment or appreciation, but also a noble art with profound content that can express human thoughts. (3) Stage performance Because modern dance uses movements that conform to natural movement laws as dance movements, it freely expresses people's sincere emotions and emphasizes the reflection of modern social life. Therefore, the stage art and lighting system called "freehand drama" in our country, as well as polymodal, atonal, and lack of melody music, appeared to serve modern dance performances. Under the changes of these factors, from the beginning to the end of modern dance, the movements cling to each other, depend on each other, and are indispensable. Therefore, many novel movements will appear during the performance, such as unique connections, transitional movements, and unique shapes. These are just to better and more uniquely reflect modern social life and the inner world of the author, so as to achieve the continuous innovation of modern dance. In summary, due to the social attributes of dance, it is not only for people’s entertainment and appreciation, but also It reflects different thoughts and life issues in different societies.

Classical ballet is a product of European classical dance and originated from the court. It is a kind of aestheticism that expresses perfect human nature and expresses the inseparability of human noble sentiments and will. It hides the pure inner emotions, this sincere emotion of the pursuit of a better life, which is the artistic charm of the fresh classical ballet genre. If today's classical ballet wants to be nationalized and mass-oriented, it is important to pay attention to the development of thinking, artistic conception, conception, vocabulary, music and other issues. Modern dance is a product of capitalist society after classical ballet and has a certain pioneering spirit. It is based on advanced ideas, pursues spiritual liberation, and uses its own body language to reflect society and one's own inner world. As modern science continues to penetrate into the field of art, modern dance is becoming more and more scientific. Therefore, it is necessary to create modern dance that is "contemporary" with a modern spirit and scientific attitude. The biggest difference between classical ballet and modern dance is that the former uses rigorous, standardized and perfect technical movements to restrain one's emotions, while the latter uses natural movement laws to reflect real life and express one's emotions, daring to innovate and make breakthroughs. The old model. Only by understanding and distinguishing them can we correctly grasp the style characteristics of the two and better perform and appreciate the two different styles of dance. Editor in charge: Han Shanshan-ping .. . Journal of Gannan Normal University 2003

Introduction To The Five Major Ballet Companies In China

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China Dance Network China Dance Network Introduction to China's top five ballet companies The National Ballet of China The Central Ballet of China is the only national ballet company in China. It was founded in 1959. The famous Russian dancer Pian Gusev choreographed three classical masterpieces, Swan Lake, Straits and Giselle. The artistic development of the troupe has laid a solid foundation for the classical ballet style. The troupe now has dozens of large-scale classical ballets such as Don Quixote, Dromeo, Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, etc. The National Ballet of China maintains the classical ballet style while also using ballet. This foreign art form expresses the life of the Chinese people and creates ballet with Chinese characteristics. Chinese artists have made outstanding contributions to this. The Red Detachment of Women’s Blessing Lin Daiyu has become a long-lasting play. In the past eight years, the troupe has performed under Zhao Ruheng. Under the creative leadership of the group leader, the company created and performed the Chinese version of The Nutcracker, Raise the Red Lantern, and introduced and created a number of outstanding repertoires such as The Rite of Spring, which received excellent reviews from the audience. It also focused on performing various styles and genres in the contemporary world. Ballet works such as Balanchine's Serenade, Macmillan's Concerto, Ben Stevenson's Prelude, Ludivine Danziger's Four Last Songs, etc. The dancers of the National Ballet of China are all from the Beijing Dance Academy. It is characterized by solid basic skills, comprehensive performances, delicate and vivid performances. Generations of outstanding actors have used their hard work and outstanding talents to make ballet, an exotic flower, take root in the land of China Dance Network. Especially in recent years, Zhu Yan Young performers represented by Zhang Jian and Sun Jie have won many awards in international and domestic ballet competitions and have received widespread praise and attention from international peers. In addition to the outstanding completion of dozens of Chinese and foreign ballets of the company, the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra has also collaborated with visiting The Bolshoi Theater, the French Opera, the Royal Ballet, the British Royal Ballet and other famous foreign ballet companies perform in cooperation with each other. The symphony orchestra also often holds special concerts to perform classic masterpieces in the history of Chinese and foreign music. The stage technology department of the troupe is well-equipped with scenery, costumes and other stage arts for major dance dramas. The design and production are all completed independently by our company. The National Ballet of China has visited more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, the United States, Africa and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. In particular, in recent years, its performances in the United States, Britain, Russia, Germany, Denmark and other countries have been a great success. The company attaches great importance to it. Promote the exchange of ballet art from various countries. In recent years, the troupe has continuously invited world-famous choreographers to work in the troupe. As the national ballet of China, the National Ballet of China has always received great attention from the government. In the new era of reform and opening up, the troupe has received sponsorship and support from people from all walks of life. The Shanghai Ballet will present a brand-new Chinese ballet style on the international stage. In 1960, the Shanghai Dance School was born. In 1966, the first graduates of the ballet department of the Shanghai Dance School formed the White-Haired Girl troupe. In 1979, the White-Haired Girl troupe was officially named Shanghai Ballet. The company's dance drama "White Haired Girl" has been performed more than 1,500 times so far. It is one of the most influential dance dramas in China and the ballet with the most performances in China. It won the Chinese National Dance Gold Award for 20th Century Classic Works and further established China Dance Network. China Dance Network The Shanghai Ballet has achieved first-class status in the country. President Jiang Zemin once sent a message to the Shanghai Ballet, wishing the Shanghai Ballet a successful performance on the international stage. The Shanghai Ballet has an actor team, stage design team, stage design production workshop, art creation room, performance marketing department, library and reference room, etc. for creation. The performance service department of the Shanghai Ballet attaches great importance to both the study of classical ballet and the creation of national-themed dance dramas. It has invited many internationally renowned choreographers and artists to coach and rehearse the repertoire of the company, including Giselle, The Nutcracker, The Fairies, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and Romeo. The classic solo pas de deux with Juliet and the classical ballet The Sleeping Beauty, Esmeralda Raymonda, etc. In recent years, our company has created and arranged the large-scale dance drama Butterfly Love, the modern ballet Five Colors of Light Red, the Imagination pas de deux, etc. in 2001 December The four-act ballet Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai premiered at the closing ceremony of the Shanghai International Arts Festival in China. In August 2001, Mr. Derek Dean, the former artistic director of the British National Ballet, was invited to Shanghai to coach the premiere of Swan Lake, which he choreographed. Performed at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Shanghai International Ballet Competition in 2001. In addition to performing in this city for many years, the Shanghai Ballet also conducts national tours every year and has participated in major art festival performances across the country and various places. In addition, our troupe’s actors have also performed in The university conducts popular ballet performances. The Shanghai Ballet has a group of outstanding ballet dancers. Since its establishment, the young dancers of the Shanghai Ballet have won 24 medals in international ballet competitions. Fan Xiaofeng and Sun Shenyi, who are currently active on the stage, appeared on the 10th of July 2000. Ji Pingping won the gold medal in the youth category for both men and women at the 9th Varna International Ballet Competition. In November 2001, Ji Pingping won the first place in the women's youth category at the 9th International Dance Competition in Paris, France. In August 2001, she won the second prize. At the Shanghai International Ballet Competition, Sun Shenyi won the first prize in the men's youth category. Fan Xiaofeng and Sun Shenyi won the best pas de deux award. Fan Xiaofeng won the second prize in the women's youth category. Kodak won the second prize in the men's youth category. Shanghai Ballet's dancers also achieved great success in domestic competitions. With outstanding achievements, the Shanghai Ballet has actively carried out international cultural exchanges and has visited Japan, North Korea, France, Canada, the United States, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia and other countries, as well as Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The Shanghai Ballet will continue to actively carry out foreign cooperation and exchanges and work hard to prosper the Chinese ballet industry. Liaoning Ballet The Liaoning Ballet is the third ballet company in China founded in 1980 after the Shanghai Ballet of the Central Ballet. The company uses its own artistic style and unremitting artistic pursuit to create Chinese-style ballets and combines various themes and styles from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. Classic ballet works are dedicated to the broad audience. In the 20 years since the company was founded, it has rehearsed the world-famous ballet Swan Lake Pirates, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker and other works, and created and performed the ballet Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai Gada Merlin Peacock with a strong national style. In particular, our troupe’s repertoire of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai performed nearly a thousand times, and they were called China’s Romeo and Juliet by Chinese and foreign audiences. In 1992, they went to the Soviet Union to participate in the International Art Festival. In 1993, they were invited to perform in Malaysia. In 1994, they were invited Participated in the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Shenzhou Arts Festival and was welcomed and praised by Chinese and foreign artists and audiences everywhere. China Dance Network China Dance Network Tianjin Ballet Tianjin Ballet is one of the art groups affiliated with Tianjin Song and Dance Theater. It was established in 1992 in China. The youngest ballet performing group. The group has 40 actors. Most of them graduated from professional art schools and have solid basic skills. The lineup is neat. The Russian choreographers Fei Jianing brothers are specially hired to serve as the foreign guest artistic directors of the group. They have rehearsed the large-scale ballet One Thousand and One Nights. Duck Swan Lake and ballet collection enjoy a certain influence among the broad audience. Tianjin Song and Dance Theater was named in 1959. Its predecessor was the Tianjin People's Art Theater Song and Dance Troupe in the 1950s, the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region Mass Drama Club in the 1940s, and was born in 1938. In order to prosper and develop China's music, dance, opera and dance drama industry, the Tianjin Song and Dance Theater of Tiexue Drama Club in Pingshan, Hebei Province has continuously explored and pioneered, created and performed a considerable number of excellent works that are loved by the broad masses of the people, and has cultivated and created a large number of people who are famous all over the country. The prestigious Tianjin Song and Dance Theater has traveled across five continents and has made certain contributions to promoting China's foreign cultural exchanges. The Tianjin Song and Dance Theater has a song and dance troupe, an orchestra, a ballet troupe, and a stage art center. The Guangzhou Ballet and the Guangzhou Ballet were established in 1994. Officially established, located on the left side of the South China Botanical Garden in Shahelongdong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, it is a pilot unit for the comprehensive reform of professional art performance groups of the Guangzhou Municipal Government. The entire troupe implements an all-employment system under the leader responsibility system. China Dance Network China Dance Network The leader of the Guangzhou Ballet is Former main actor of the National Ballet of China, national first-class actor, famous dancer Zhang Dandan's daughter, the entire troupe of actors was recruited from all over the country. They are a group of outstanding young and energetic actors. Some of the actors have won many awards in domestic and international ballet competitions. In May 1995, They won all the first, second and third prizes in the National Dance Competition in September. Tong Shusheng won the Youth Group Jury Special Award at the 7th Classical Ballet Competition in Paris in 1996. Guo Feiqiu Lu and other actors won awards at the 5th National Taoli Cup Competition in 1997. In June 1998, the dance drama Dance Yue Xiaoxiang won the only work award in the first Lotus Cup competition, silver and gold medals, and won the collective performance award, bronze, gold and silver medals. In the 2000 International Dance Competition China Selection, Guo Fei won the second place in the ballet youth category. First prize Song Ting Qiu Lu won the third prize in the youth group of ballet Wang Qi won the second prize in the youth group of ballet Zou Gang Chaolemeng won the judges' special award Wang Qi won the silver medal in the youth group at the 19th Varna International Dance Competition in 2000 Vacant Guo Fei won the Bronze Award and Silver Award in the Youth Category. Vacant Dance Company has invited French choreographer Andre Prokovsky and Canadian choreographer Magalena Popanekin Nord, Waldemar, Amma, Tuo Xingbang, etc. Famous ballet classics at home and abroad: Coppélia, Anna Karenina, Swan Lake, La Traviata, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Mei Lanfang, Dance Princess Raymonda Bachta, National Ballet, Orchid Flowers, Musical Symphony, Ballet Lach. Maninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, Youth Concerto, Yellow River and Violin Concerto, Ballet Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai were deeply loved by the audience. China Dance Network China Dance Network won the Outstanding Drama Award for the dance drama Xuan Feng in the performance competition of the 5th China Drama Festival. Tong Shusheng, Zou Gang, Chao Lemeng won the Outstanding Performance Award. The main creative staff of the play won the Outstanding Screenwriter and Director Award and the Outstanding Composition Award. The national ballet Mei Lanfang is a milestone in the maturation of Guangzhou Ballet's repertoire. China's youngest ballet company is currently contributing to the modernization of Guangzhou International Ballet. The cultural construction of metropolitan cities builds a colorful bridge to the world

"Jane Eyre": Modern Ballet With Western Themes

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In the ballet "Jane Eyre", in addition to the deep love between Jane Eyre and Rochester, the mad woman Lady Bertha is also brought to the stage. The choreographer created Lady Bertha as the shadow of Jane Eyre.Gao Jianping morning news information

Morning Post reporter Liao Yang

The modern ballet "Jane Eyre" is considered to be the best-looking ballet work recently produced by Shanghai Ballet Company, and it is also the most popular ballet work among viewers. Since its premiere in November last year and its five consecutive performances in London, England, in August this year, "Jane Eyre" has toured a total of 26 shows at home and abroad and has been well received. In addition to winning awards for their works, Shanghai Ballet's principal dancers Wu Husheng and Fan Xiaofeng also won the gold medal for performance at this year's "Lotus Award". Dancer Xiang Jieyan, who started starring in Jane Eyre in London Tour, won the silver medal for performance.

The judges of the "Lotus Award" commented that "Jane Eyre" is a rare masterpiece among the entries this time, whether it is the maturity of the dancers or the elegant and fresh structure of the dance drama. Ou Jianping, one of the judges of the "Lotus Award" and director of the Dance Research Institute of the China Academy of Arts, commented that "Jane Eyre" is a modern ballet work with clean and pure characters and quiet and heart-warming content. The modern dance drama uses Western themes to create and compose it. It is also the best way for a dance company to go abroad and integrate into the West.

Walking on the edge of the knife

A major feature of the modern ballet "Jane Eyre" is that it not only restores and expresses the deep love between Jane Eyre and Rochester, but also brings to the stage Lady Bertha, the madwoman in the attic who was absent in the original work. An extremely stable triangle relationship strengthens the dramatic conflict of the work. "I tried to bring Lady Bertha to the stage. Her pain and emotional suffering are all important parts of the play." German director Patrick de Bara said that he read the novel repeatedly and watched the 2011 In the film version of "Jane Eyre", Lady Bertha's energy can be felt throughout. And Bertha gave him the feeling of sadness, "She is the only victim in the whole story. She is very innocent, much more innocent than Jane Eyre."

Patrick basically created Lady Bertha as the shadow of Jane Eyre. Just like contradictory things such as day and night, turning on and off the lights, the appearance of the two always complements each other, and each plays half of the role in the play. Compared with Jane Eyre's quiet and restrained classical temperament, Lady Bertha, who has many crazy moves, is full of aura and more modern. "If the story of the 19th century is repeated and put on the stage without any difference, and it only revolves around Jane Eyre, it will only be a simple and boring love story. It is better to just read the original novel." When choreographing, Patrick The dancers on stage are also required to dance as if they are on the verge of life and death, to complete seemingly dangerous movements, and to have the feeling of dancing on the edge of a knife.

dance with heart

In terms of challenges, the biggest challenge in "Jane Eyre" is of course the dancers. Rehearsing this play is like opening a new door for all Shanghai Ballet dancers. All dancers have a new feeling of dancing like eating fresh and delicious food.

Compared with other works he has performed before, the biggest feeling that Rochester brought to Wu Husheng was the difficulty of "character expression". Generally speaking, dance characters are either unrestrained or restrained, but Rochester has a lot of inner subtexts and intense conflicts. "How to grasp the degree of inner conflict is the most difficult part for me. It can't be too much, not enough, and the movements can't be too free." Although I have repeatedly watched the original work of "Jane Eyre" and the movie based on it, After all, what Wu Husheng obtained was only the most superficial feeling. The accumulation of rehearsals and repeated reminders from the director allowed him to gradually get closer to the inner texture of the character. "This is a long and arduous process, and there are no shortcuts."

The physical exertion of "Jane Eyre" on the dancers was so great that Wu Husheng was caught off guard. Often, as soon as one movement ended, he would start the next movement before he could catch his breath, with almost no pause. The dance vocabulary of modern ballet and classical ballet are very different, and the way and amplitude of muscle exertion are also completely different. "Patrick's choreography is extremely fast in rhythm and style, and many of the floor-to-ground movements require us to crawl around on the ground every day, which makes us very uncomfortable."

There were also viewers who had doubts about whether Wu Husheng could dance the middle-aged Rochester well at such a young age. Wu Husheng said: "I don't take this kind of doubt to heart at all. As an actor, I am also very used to others having doubts about me." This is not the first time that he has played a role with a huge age contrast. In "The Years", Wu Husheng also played a middle-aged character in his forties at the age of less than 20 years old. "When I first started rehearsing, I did find it a little difficult to integrate into the character. On the one hand, I am middle-aged, and on the other hand, the character is a foreigner. The double obstacles caused me to not be able to put the character in my heart very well, but now I feel That is, just put your heart and soul into the performance." Until now, Wu Husheng can't say that he can master the role easily. He can only use daily training to maintain his understanding of the role, and this will bring about great progress. "Whether it's physical exhaustion or psychological torture, "Jane Eyre" is the most important to me. It endures the most hardships and brings me the most rewards and honors."

Fan Xiaofeng's understanding of Mrs. Bertha is "dare to love and dare to hate". "Whether it is the character, costumes or choreography, this is a modern role." Compared with other roles played by Fan Xiaofeng, Mrs. Bertha is also a modern character. The most dramatic role he has ever performed.

Prior to this, Fan Xiaofeng mostly danced rigorous classical ballet. Classical ballet requires dancers to maintain a good center of gravity at all times. The modern ballet "Jane Eyre" allowed her to break out of these constraints and break the body language of the upper body that basically remained stationary. During the performance, the center of gravity was also placed in a secondary position, "That This seemingly falling state is what Patrick hopes to see. It is a state that subverts classical ballet and is never on the center of gravity." Fan Xiaofeng said that such seemingly dangerous movements often prevent the audience from predicting the dancer's next move. What will it be.

"We didn't accept this kind of dancing at first. After all, we haven't received professional modern dance training." "Jane Eyre" allowed Fan Xiaofeng to completely abandon the dazzling elements of classical ballet, and do a lot of exercise from top to bottom, including the heart. , there have also been corresponding changes in emotion and tension. "If we only have movements and no emotions, we will be just puppets without any emotional interaction with the audience. "Jane Eyre" made me understand that when dancers dance with their heart, even if they don't make any movements on the stage, they will It brings a different viewing experience to the audience." Like Wu Husheng, Fan Xiaofeng said with a shy smile that at least for now, "Jane Eyre" is the ballet work that has brought them the most growth, regardless of whether the audience is interested in the two or not. If you understand it, at least you will have a new understanding of it the moment you walk into the theater.

These Items Have Made Hepburn Popular Throughout The Century!

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From the moment she is born, every girl’s pursuit of beauty is endless.

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If we want to talk about elegance, then we have to mention items like kitten heels that have a goddess aura. Just by hearing the name, you can imagine that this must be an interesting and vivid type of shoes.

Specifically, kitten heels refer to small high heels between 2.5cm and 5cm. They walk as nimble and nimble as a cat, a little arrogant and a little elegant.

It also has a foreign name called Heels, which originated in the United States in the 1960s. It is said to be specially designed for girls around 13 years old as practice shoes, so that they can easily transition from flat shoes to high heels when they grow up.

Kitten heels were all the rage in the 1990s. Even the goddess Hepburn was the number one fan of kitten heels. Their elegant and charming posture amazed me, a girl.

A black dress paired with black kitten heels looks extremely sexy on Audrey Hepburn.

Except for Hepburn, in that retro era, owning a pair of kitten heels was almost every girl’s dream.

Wearing a large and heavy coat, wearing stockings with high heels, and holding a clutch bag, she still looks beautiful even now.

It is said that kitten heels are still able to set off a wave of craze and are highly sought after by various domestic and foreign fashion bloggers/domestic and foreign celebrities and influencers.

Alt, the editor-in-chief of VOGUE France, is very keen on all kinds of kitten heels, but Alt’s favorite combination is kitten heels with a small black suit, which gives her the look of a strong woman in the workplace.

As for those devils who are at the forefront of fashion, no matter what style they look at, a pair of kitten heels is classic and never goes out of style.

In the 2017 Dior spring and summer show, kitten-heeled shoes with letter straps were trendy and retro, and simply took over the look of the entire show.

If you are usually late for work or an appointment, put on kitten heels and stride forward walking and running, which will make you feel like you are falling flat on the ground, and there will be no such thing as falling.

In the summer of 2016, with the popularity of retro style, mule shoes were once again pushed onto the stage of fashion trends. From the T stage to street photography, almost everyone has a pair. You wouldn’t be a fashion darling without mules.

You can see mule shoes wherever you go, but when retro style meets minimalist design, mule shoes have taken over the streets with a new attitude, whether they are leather or satin flat styles that make people fall in love with them.

Whether you wear it with shorts, a skirt or a dress, wide-leg pants are perfect. No matter what color it is or the height and thickness of the heel, you can show your handsome and capable side by wearing it.

Having said that, mules do have a history. Initially, mules were developed from ancient Roman shoes. Later, the sexy goddess Marilyn Monroe interpreted mules into a unique fashion sense.

As Marilyn Monroe became more and more famous, she was spread around the world and widely known.

Compared with other shoes, the biggest feature of the design of Mule shoes is that it is simple and elegant in appearance, easy to match and difficult to make mistakes.

Even if you go out wearing a long coat, wearing mules on your feet is suitable and will not look out of place.

The key point is that it is very durable and very convenient, as convenient and comfortable as slippers. At the same time, it is very individual and has a sense of fashion, just like a lazy version of "fashion slippers" tailor-made for lazy people.

In addition to going out, I also feel fashionable and comfortable when wearing mules at home.

Although they are suspected of being slippers, generally speaking, mules still give people the look of a very capable working woman, with a cold aura.

And this kind of color combination, which is consistent from top to bottom, is quite good for a girl who can quietly be an elegant girl.

Pointed-toe shoes originated in France in the 16th century. At that time, there was a young and handsome count in France. Because he had a pair of deformed feet, he had no choice but to wear any kind of shoes that would follow the shape of his feet. For this reason, he He often becomes the object of ridicule by ladies in social places.

Later, he found a shoemaker to design a pair of pointed leather shoes for him. Because the style was novel and unique, ladies and dignitaries all praised him when he wore them.

Pointed-toe shoes are the most feminine item of all shoes, sexy, charming and charming. Wearing it can lengthen your legs and highlight your feminine lines. I don’t think any woman would not love her.

Black high heels + rolled-up jeans give people a decadent look and a bit of playfulness at the same time.

Wearing a pure white dress with slits and black pointed high heels, it is elegant and novel without appearing obtrusive, breaking the traditional combination of a white dress and white high heels.

The small suit is actually a neutral style, which weakens the advantages of women and strengthens some masculine elements.

At this time, wear a pair of black pointed-toe high heels to add femininity while still looking handsome and capable, the ultimate sissy balance.

If you think black pointed-toe high heels look sharp, aggressive, and powerful.

Then you can change to white or light-colored pointed-toe high heels and match them with a softer white/lotus pink dress, which is relatively more feminine and highlights your elegance.

Jeans are a timeless item and have been loved by movie stars from all walks of life since the 1990s. Even today, ripped jeans and raw edge jeans are still the favorites of fashionistas.

At this time, paired with a pair of pointed high heels, it is a perfect CP combination. This summer will no longer be lonely.

There is a shoe that has the lightness and comfort of white shoes and is as elegant and versatile as high heels.

When you put it on, you will close your eyes, spin, jump, and perform ballet. It is suitable for both sweet and cute girls and charming mature women. It is the ballet shoe that can last from the age of 5 until you grow old.

In fact, the original ballet shoes were called soft-soled shoes and were used in the design of men's shoes. It was not until later that the dancer Marie tried to use them in the design of women's shoes.

When it comes to ballet shoes, Audrey Hepburn is absolutely indispensable.

Coincidentally, Audrey Hepburn has been studying ballet since she was a child and has always been a big fan of ballet shoes.

I don’t know if you remember Audrey Hepburn’s role as Princess Anne in the classic film “Roman Holiday”. The shoes Audrey Hepburn wore were ballet flats. She captured the hearts of countless people with her image and dress at the time. .

French women’s love for ballet shoes can be glimpsed from my favorite French fashion blogger Damas. Most of the street photos with high likes on Instagram are wearing ballet shoes.

When Damas wears various suspender dresses, he also wears ballet flats, but they are the same style but in different colors. The French style has a strong lazy atmosphere.

In daily street photography, various styles of clothing are paired with different styles and different colors of ballet flats. It does not feel out of place at all, it is natural and casual.

Ballet flats can also easily create a lazy style, making people unsuspecting.

But we seem to have overlooked a very important point, which is the straps on ballet shoes. I don’t know if you have noticed, but straps play a very important role in the design of shoes.

Without the strap design, these ballet shoes would become ordinary, without any sense of design or fashion, just a pair of ordinary shoes, which shows the importance of straps.

A long gauze skirt like this that exposes long beautiful legs, paired with ballet shoes, makes you feel light and airy when walking on the street, and you immediately have a fairy look.

at last:

The above-mentioned shoes are my personal favorites on weekdays~ I guess everyone, like me, has a private collection of beautiful and fashionable shoes. However, I still have many, many shoes, which are all hidden in the bottom of the box and not shared.

If you still want to continue reading the shoe sharing, you can leave a message in the comment area. The richer the comments, the higher the chance of being copied by me~ I love you Sister Laura, okay~

Twelve Ballet Princesses

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1. Question: When will "The Twelve Ballerinas" be released?

Answer: This film was released in 1988

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3. Question: Cast list of the feature film "Twelve Ballerinas"

Answer: "The Twelve Ballerina Princesses" is a feature film directed by Cui Min and starring Li Yiqing, Fukawa Manami, KAIKO, Yu Sally, Akino Chihiro, Nakamura Ryoji, and Shioji Akira. The play will be broadcast simultaneously on Tencent, iQiyi, Piaohua Cinema, Youku, and other platforms at 02:59:18 on July 25, 2023.

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How Many Types Of Jazz Dance Are There?

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Introduction to types of jazz dance Introduction to types of jazz dance 1

1. Jazz ballet (Jazz):

It is a jazz dance type that blends ballet, but this kind of jazz does not come from jazz, but is combined by dance trends. Because jazz dance itself is more explosive than ballet, such as freeze-frame, jumping, kicking, etc., which ballet does not have.

2. Latin Jazz:

It is one of the most well-known dance styles in the United States. Compared with ballet, ballet only has a little Latin flavor, while Latin jazz, like jazz, is not as serious as ballet, but a more casual and free form of expression. Latin jazz is based on traditional jazz dance steps, plus Latin dance twists, and integrates Latin dance types such as cha cha, salsa, samba, etc. Pay attention to changes in position and body extension.

3. Lyrical Jazz:

Usually, lyrical songs are selected to match the artistic conception of the lyrics, combined with modern dance, a large number of floor movements, and elegant and soft body movements to express emotions. Emphasize large amplitude, long lines, and relaxed limbs. It requires strong control over the body, stretching and exerting force with the breath of the limbs, and a combination of small detailed movements and long line movements.

4. Commercial Jazz:

This sexy, energetic style combines a variety of jazz and a bit of hip-hop. Commercial jazz usually appears in video clips or commercial performances. It perfectly combines dance skills with the dancer's personality. This is why commercial jazz can quickly become popular. Commercial jazz debuted on MTV in 1981, initially as a promotional tool for pop music. As it continued to appear in new songs by some well-known musicians, it became a feature of screen dance and eventually became widely circulated. The huge success of MTV attracted the attention of most teenagers and young adults. The accompanying music has an electronic style, with detailed soundtracks, sound effects, and changes in lyrics. The music style is both rebellious and popular.

5. Broadway Jazz:

The dance has a primitive and unrestrained feeling, yet the dancers look very noble and elegant. It absorbs elements and techniques of ballet, modern dance, and Latin dance. High hats and canes are commonly used props in Broadway jazz dance, but Broadway jazz dance is not limited to various styles of jazz dance and its characteristics. Various styles of jazz dance and their characteristics. Broadway jazz dance has a showy style, with a swinging quality to the accompaniment of syncopated jazz music. This style of dance can often be seen in major Broadway musicals, such as "Cats" and "". Broadway jazz dance can express the performer's enthusiasm and unrestrained, full of youthful and energetic feelings. Feeling it with the mind and body, turning dance into artistic expression, is a good way to vent and express one's emotions.

6. Power Jazz:

The most important feature is Power. It pays great attention to the point of force and the explosion and control of force. It jumps very explosively. Power jazz is a dance with fast movements, clear pauses, and very powerful performance.Pay attention to the performance of poses. In addition to being full of strength, each movement must also stretch the limbs, such as straightening the body to the straightest point, extending the arm to the longest, and opening the palm to the widest, etc. All movements are required to be clean and neat when paused. Feeling, express a complete pose various styles of jazz dance and its characteristics jazz dance

Korean pop music with strong rhythm is more suitable for power jazz.

7. New Jazz:

Developed from Jazz, it is a fusion of classical jazz dance, Latin dance, belly dance, and hip hop. Emphasis on strength and amplitude. It not only shows the explosive power of the body, but also the agility and cleanness of the speed of movement. The connection of movements is smooth and natural, and the limbs and trunk are coordinated and balanced. It shows an attitude of not caring about other people's opinions. You are the leader of fashion, confident, arrogant and attractive.

8. Girl Jazz:

As the name suggests, it is a jazz dance performed by girls. The movements are relatively simple, but it places high demands on the curves of the dancer's body and requires rich expressive power. Suitable for singing and dancing at the same time, girls performing jazz is more common among young Korean girl groups. Incorporating movements such as left and right swinging, the feminine jazz incorporates elements of HIP HOP. The unique expression of girls will add some sexiness to the dance.

According to different jazz dance style classifications, there are other types of jazz dance, such as street jazz (Jazz), funk jazz (Funk Jazz), modern jazz (Jazz), etc.

Introduction to types of jazz dance 2

1. Tap dance

Tap dance can be said to be the ancestor of jazz dance. Tap dance appeared as early as the mid-1800s, and it inherited the complex and segmented rhythm characteristics of African dance. During the golden period of jazz dance from the 1920s to the 1940s, jazz dance was basically equal to tap dance, and tap dance was jazz dance. Professional tap dancers often performed at this time, along with large jazz ensembles. Later, due to changes in trends and the development of jazz dance genre branches, tap dance was gradually regarded as a dance other than jazz dance.

2. Modern jazz dance

Modern jazz dance contains shadows and movement qualities of ballet and modern dance movements. In addition to the typical jazz-style angular movements and lively body and torso movements, smooth and continuous movements are also used to emphasize slender lines and curves. Pressed wrists, stylish posture, and posture are equally important in stage and modern jazz dance. The jazz style of modern jazz dance is very valuable to watch.

3. Stage jazz dance

High hats and hand sticks were commonly used props in early stage jazz dance, but stage jazz dance is not limited to this. Stage jazz dance has a ostentatious style, with a swinging quality to the accompaniment of syncopated jazz music.

Introduction to types of jazz dance 3

Jazz dance is an extension of African dance. It was brought to the United States by black slaves and gradually evolved into a localized and popular dance in the United States. Black Africans were dispersed in the United States and around the world due to the slave trade that lasted for about three hundred years. They lived a bleak and miserable slave life in a new environment and a new life. Even in this painful situation, their music and dance were still not forgotten. No matter in the joy, anger, sorrow, joy of life or in worship gatherings, as long as they have the opportunity, they will sing the songs of their hometown and dance their national dances. And because of their constant innovation and invention of new dance steps, Americans gradually became interested in these rhythmic black dances. As time went by, it gradually turned into joyful, urban music and dance.

The word "jazz" was originally the name of a type of music. The word "Jazz" in music terms was only used after 1900. Before that, it seemed to be called "Jass". Jazz dance evolved in the early 20th century due to the natural accompaniment of jazz, and because jazz has always been very lively in performance, "Jazz" (jazz up) has the meaning of noisy, manic, and lively. The earliest jazz dance was performed by black social dances accompanied by jazz music. It was popular in the rural areas of the southern United States, especially some amateur dancers in New Orleans, who would perform jazz dances at parties or clubs. By 1917, popular dancers at the time were performing according to the meaning of the lyrics. A man named Benton Olestree (W.) wrote a song called "The Jazz Dance", and in this song "Jazz Dance" became a permanent synonym for jazz dance, and the name of jazz dance was born.

When jazz dance appeared in the form of "dance music" with improvisation and lively jazz accompaniment, black and white dancers improved and changed the basic steps. In addition, they inspired the innovative inspiration of latecomers and increased the hips. Swinging, shaking of the shoulders and independent movements of other parts of the body.

Since black people in New Orleans began to play jazz music in 1920, many mixed rock and roll dances have become popular, such as the Charleston dance, the Simmire dance, and the Lindy dance. ) were all popular for a while. Later, due to the birth of Boogie Uji (-) and Jitterbug (), there was a big change in the form of dance. From the dance that had always been embraced in the past, it changed into a dance with dancers and A dance in which partners dance in pairs.

From the second half of the 1930s to the 1940s, jazz dance evolved into three types of expressions: the first is modern jazz dance with a strong classical ballet flavor, and the second is jazz influenced by black and Latin dance. dance, and the last one is a hybrid jazz dance that incorporates humorous music and tap. Although jazz dance was so popular at the time, it began to decline in the late 1940s because new jazz music replaced the big jazz bands of the past. Its music rhythm was too complex and difficult to match the dance steps. Coupled with the invention of the phonograph and the heavy taxes levied by the government (the United States) on dance halls, many once-famous dance clubs closed down one after another.

Although the old-fashioned jazz dance is declining, it also represents a kind of ceremony to connect the past with the future. Because the United States is a melting pot of nations, the new jazz dance also has a very high degree of fusion; it combines the jazz dance steps of the older generation with the new dance steps that were popular in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Together with the rise of mass media, the rise of jazz dance has been driven.

The jazz dance we see today retains the melody of syncopated music, the throwing of limbs or the characteristics of independent operation in the past, but it is not only performed with jazz music, it can also be performed with pop music, blues music, rock music Music or disco music to perform. Today's jazz dance is very inclusive and highly malleable, and can absorb the characteristics of the most popular music and dance at any time. Because of this, jazz dance is extremely entertaining and is welcomed and accepted by the public.

What are the types of jazz dance?

What are the types of jazz dance?

Jazz dance is a diverse performance dance that combines ballet, modern dance, dance, show dance, dance, dance and East Folk dance, so it is unique and unique. Below are the types of jazz dance that I have searched and compiled for you. Welcome to read and read, I hope you like it! If you want to know more relevant information, please continue to pay attention to our training website for fresh graduates!

tap dance

Tap dance can be said to be the ancestor of jazz dance. Tap dance appeared as early as the mid-1800s, and it inherited the complex and segmented rhythm characteristics of African dance. During the golden period of jazz dance from the 1920s to the 1940s, jazz dance was basically equal to tap dance, and tap dance was jazz dance. Professional tap dancers often performed at this time, along with large jazz ensembles. Later, due to changes in trends and the development of jazz dance genre branches, tap dance was gradually regarded as a dance other than jazz dance.

stage jazz dance

High hats and hand sticks were commonly used props in early stage jazz dance, but stage jazz dance is not limited to this. Stage jazz dance has a showy style, with a swinging quality to the accompaniment of syncopated jazz music. Stage jazz dance follows the evolution of Broadway musicals. From the dazzling and relaxed entertainment of the 1920s to the carefully managed and tightly structured song and dance dramas of the 1940s and 1950s. In the 1920s and 1930s, jazz dance and tap dance were often just minor episodes outside the plot of the opera.

modern jazz dance

Modern jazz dance contains shadows and movement qualities of ballet and modern dance movements. In addition to the typical jazz-style angular movements and crisp body and torso movements, smooth and continuous movements are also used to emphasize slender lines and curves. Pressed wrists, stylish posture, and posture are equally important in stage and modern jazz dance. Modern jazz dancers all have a ballet training background, which enables them to freely combine one-foot turns and bent-leg balance with movements such as jazz walking and sliding steps. Dancers can highly coordinate the precise swings and twists of their heads, shoulders, torso and hips, making this jazz style very valuable to watch.

street jazz dance

What we now generally call street jazz dance actually mainly includes break dance and hip hop. Back in the 1970s, a novel action called "&" appeared. This mainly includes protruding and locking movements of the head, shoulders, arms, hips and other parts quickly and forcefully. The movement roots of street jazz dance are also African movement styles, but it does not use a typical jazz swing beat. In addition, the movements of street jazz dance itself are not choreographed for stage performance, so the expression of typical jazz dance will abandon the tradition of focusing on technique and beauty, but instead focus on the interpretation of music and lyrics.

Jazz dance styles cover a wide range of aspects, including – Classical Jazz (JAZZ) Jazz Ballet (JAZZ) Modern Jazz (JAZZ) Latin Jazz (LATIN JAZZ) Hip-Hop Jazz (HIP HOP JAZZ) New Wave Jazz (NEW JAZZ) Swing Jazz (SWING JAZZ) Rock Jazz (ROCK JAZZ) Acid Jazz (ACID JAZZ)

The style of jazz dance covers a wide range of aspects, including-——

Classical Jazz(JAZZ)

Jazz Ballet(JAZZ)

Modern Jazz(JAZZ)

LATIN JAZZ

HIP HOP JAZZ

NEW JAZZ

SWING JAZZ

ROCK JAZZ

ACID JAZZ

Smooth Jazz(JAZZ)

BLUE JAZZ

Broadway Jazz()

What are the categories of jazz dance?

There are many types of jazz dance, especially in the American dance circle. The mainstream can be divided into: Tap Dance, stage Jazz Dance, modern Jazz Dance, and street Jazz Dance.

1. Classical Jazz (JAZZ): Traditional jazz dance, common in musicals.

2. Jazz ballet (JAZZ / JAZZ): It is fusion ballet. But this kind of jazz does not come from jazz, but is combined with dance trends. Because jazz dance itself is more explosive than ballet, such as the freezing of poses, jumping, kicking, etc., which ballet does not have.

3. LATIN JAZZ: In fact, this genre is not very obvious, but Latin jazz was originally related to international standard dance, such as Samba and so on. Regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl, dancing has a passionate and seductive feeling.

4. HIP HOP JAZZ: Jazz dance with rhythm in it.

5. NEW JAZZ: The characteristic of NEW JAZZ is JAZZ plus HIP-HOP, but NEW JAZZ is not classified as one of the categories of HIP-HOP. Its characteristic is: the extension of the body. Each movement of NEW JAZZ has a fixed angle and swing. When you make hand movements, you will have the feeling of infinite extension. It feels like someone is holding your hand.

6. Be-bop: a dance style that combines house and jazz. BE-BOP is a dance style that is a mixture of HOUSE and NEW JAZZ, because it is full of many foot movements like HOUSE, but while doing the movements, you must also make the body feel like the extension of NEW JAZZ. So there is also the so-called BE-BOP JAZZ.

7. FUNKY JAZZ: Between JAZZ and HIP HOP, it combines the characteristics of aerobic dance.

8. ACID JAZZ: It is related to the genre of jazz; jazz is also an example of fusion with HIP HOP. In the early days, jazz dance was more popular, and in the later years, more people danced. Therefore, jazz requires new changes, and the fastest way is to learn from the new trend.

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the difference:

1. POWER JAZZ is a kind of power dance that pays great attention to the point of force and the explosion and control of force. It dances very explosively. Power Jazz is a dance with fast movements, clear pauses and very powerful performance.

2. MODEN JAZZ evolved from ballet dance. It is a very gentlemanly and elegant dance style and is also one of the basic dance styles of other dance styles.

3. FUNKY JAZZ is similar to POWER JAZZ and is also one of the powers, but it focuses on the combined use of power points and processes, and its jumps are similar to PUNKY!

4. JAZZ is composed of POWER JAZZ, FUNKY and some elements, and is highly appreciable.

5. Currently the most popular dance type for girls! Combining the feelings of Y JAZZ and , his original is the pole dance in PUP.

6. There is also acid jazz, which is related to the style of jazz; jazz is also an example of fusion with hip-hop. In the early days, jazz dance was more popular, but later on, more and more people danced, so jazz requires newness and change, and the fastest way is to follow the new trend.

References Baidu Encyclopedia-Jazz Dance

What type of dance is jazz dance? What are the characteristics of jazz dance? What types of jazz dance are there?

Jazz dance belongs to hip-hop and is a modern dance from the United States. This dance is mostly performed by girls, so many people must have seen it. Very stage charm. let's figure it out together.

What type of dance is jazz dance?

Jazz dance, also known as American modern dance, is a fast and dynamic rhythm dance. It is an extroverted dance, unlike the introverted dance shown in classical ballet or modern dance. Jazz dance was originally an extension of African dance, brought to the United States by black people who were sold as slaves, and gradually evolved into a localized popular dance in the United States.

What are the characteristics of jazz dance?

Jazz dance is mainly about movement and melody. Its main purpose is to entertain others and yourself, and it can bring you a good time with others, which is why its performance is not artificial at all. The joyful atmosphere and joyful spirit emanating from the dance is contagious. Although a person must have very good skills to become a successful jazz dancer, almost everyone can master its basic dance steps, and the performance space of jazz dance is very broad. Personal touch and unique style are what stand out the most when dancing. For example, it will express emotions with jazz music, and will also use or imitate other dance techniques; for example, in footwork and movements, the movement positions and principles of ballet, the sensitivity of tap dance techniques, the contraction and relaxation of the body in modern dance, and Latin dance techniques will be used. The dance steps and hip shaking, the moving position of the upper body in Oriental dance, etc.

Basic moves of jazz dance

1. Bend the knees to keep the center of gravity low, so that the lower limbs are flexible. At the same time, the joints of the upper body can remain relaxed, and the movements required by the rhythm can be quickly made, making the movements varied. Moving the center of gravity quickly, especially horizontally, is a jazz dance technique. Let each part of the body, such as the head, shoulders, waist, hips, and trunk, do independent movements.

Emphasis on angles and linear motion. A segmented method that uses rhythmic and complex segmented movements to express the rhythm in the action. For example, during an action, we place the heavy beat on the head or hands. That is to say, an action can be completed in one beat, but now we divide it into four beats, and the action is also divided into four parts.

What types of jazz dance are there?

1. Traditional jazz, also known as classical jazz, is commonly seen in musicals. For example, the dance in the musical "Cats" is traditional jazz.

2. Ballet jazz is fusion ballet. But this kind of jazz is not from jazz, it is a combination of dance trends. Because jazz dance itself is called ballet, it is explosive, just like the freeze, jump or kick of dance.

3. Pop jazz is the jazz dance that we commonly dance now. There are many fixed-point dances, which are the product of the development of jazz dance in the 1990s. Its unique charm lies in its large and simple dance steps, which can express a complex sense of dance.

4. Latin jazz, which evolved from international standard dance, has a feeling of enthusiasm and temptation when jumping.

What are the categories of jazz?

Jazz categories include: blues, traditional time, New Orleans traditional jazz, ODJB, Dixieland jazz, big band, swing, bebop, cool jazz, free jazz, rock jazz and fusion jazz, new growl and postmodern Growl, bossa nova, funk, post-wave, acid jazz, modern jazz, soul jazz, west coast jazz, fusion jazz, Latin jazz.

The difference between jazz choreography and urban choreography

The biggest difference is that the dance styles are different. Urban may be more modern and urban. In fact, it is not a dance type. It is generally called choreographer. It is a form of dance expression and an expression of personality that is not rigidly bound to tradition. , is the dancer’s pursuit of art and the organic integration of trends, new elements and dance.

Jazz is also called jazz dance, which is American modern dance. It is a fast and dynamic rhythm dance, and it is mainly a dance that pursues happiness, liveliness and vitality. Its characteristic is that it can be danced freely, unlike traditional classical ballet, which must be limited to one form and adhere to inherent postures. The essence of jazz dance movements is a free and simple expression, which directly expresses inner feelings through the bumps, shakes and twists of the body.

Several types of jazz dance Several types of jazz dance

Jazz dance is originally a folk dance, so you can add many elements to it as you like. Hats, canes, and chairs can all be used as jazz dance props. The casual and romantic warmth and happiness will make the dancing woman more charming. . Below are several major types of jazz dance that I have compiled for you. Welcome to refer to it~

1. New jazz is the kind of jazz that we usually dance now. It has more poses. In the past, you may have dance and then find music, but new trend jazz has music and then choreographs it, like various music MTVs. NEW JAZZ evolved from ballet in the early days of New York, USA, but it was through the "IF" MTV that people gradually discovered the charm of ballet combined with hip-hop hip-hop. The characteristic of NEW JAZZ can be said to be a dance that combines JAZZ with HIP-HOP, but NEW JAZZ is not classified as one of the dances in HIP-HOP. Its characteristic is: the extension of the body. Each movement of NEW JAZZ has a fixed angle and swing. When you make hand movements, you will have the feeling of infinite extension. It feels like someone is holding your hand. At present, most of the jazz in our country is girls, and it can be said that it has a lot to do with the charming feeling of dancers dancing NEW JAZZ. But in fact, there is no such distinction abroad. We can see male dancers dancing new jazz in many music videos. There is no gender distinction in dance. No dance is specifically for one gender, so don’t set any restrictions when learning to dance!

2. Jazz Traditional jazz dance is common in musicals. (It’s hard to describe in words!)

3. Jazz is a fusion of ballet. But this kind of jazz does not come from jazz, but is combined with dance trends. Because jazz dance itself is more explosive than ballet, such as the freezing of poses, jumping, kicking, etc., which ballet does not have.

4. A dance style that combines be-bop house and jazz. BE-BOP is a dance style that is a mixture of HOUSE and NEW JAZZ, because it is full of many foot movements like HOUSE, but while doing the movements, you must also make the body feel like the extension of NEW JAZZ. So there is also the so-called BE-BOP JAZZ. There is almost no one in Taiwan that specializes in BE-BOP.

5. Funky jazz is said to be a fusion of aerobic dance. It's somewhere between hip-hop and jazz. It has the feel of hip-hop but lacks its rhythm…

6. Hip hop jazz Needless to say, it is of course a jazz dance with rhythm in it.

7. Jazz I think the beats are heavier, the movements are big and crisp, and the music pursues the beauty of strength. There is usually a head shaking movement.

8. Latin jazz In fact, this genre is not clearly divided, but Latin jazz was originally related to international standard dance, such as Samba and so on. Regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl, dancing has a passionate and seductive feeling. ;