Contemporary stems from the Modern dance style while incorporating isolations and technical lines of the body. It is characterized by its versatility, fluidity, and expressiveness, often incorporating elements from various dance styles, including ballet, modern dance, jazz, and even street dance forms. Contemporary dance emphasizes creativity, individuality, and self-expression, allowing dancers to explore and interpret movement uniquely.
Hip Hop encompasses a wide range of street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of the hip-hop culture. Hip-hop dance styles include breaking, locking, popping, and various freestyle movements characterized by rhythmic patterns, dynamic body isolations, and intricate footwork.
Ballet technique classes are designed to learn a specific set of movements, positions, and principles that form the foundation of classical ballet. Ballet technique encompasses a precise vocabulary of steps and gestures designed to create the illusion of effortless grace, strength, and fluidity. Ballet technique training incorporates stretching, barre work, and center work.