Morgan
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| What is the difference between contemporary and modern? |
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dad_of_four
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If you visit the web site of different comps, they sometimes have definitions. Some comps merely list there category as Modern/Contemporary. Others say: Contemporary is Modern with some lyrical elements
Here is one:
Modern: A contemporary or abstract style of dance. May be based on other disciplines & principles of dance, including choreographer’s vision. Modern dance involves freedom of movement with no limitation using angular lines with legs, arms, and body to create unusual and interesting effects.
Contemporary: A routine that containes both Lyrical and Modern movements |
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Morgan
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Quote: Originally Posted by dad_of_four
Others say: Contemporary is Modern with some lyrical elements
LOL. So what is the difference between lyrical and contemporary and modern? It's all the same to me. |
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Sabrina
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Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan
LOL. So what is the difference between lyrical and contemporary and modern? It's all the same to me.
LOL! Exactly my thoughts! |
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lunette
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| This is my take on it : Lyrical combines elements of jazz and ballet and is very emotionally expressive. Very fluid usually and lots of pointed toes and ballet technique evident. Modern is quite different and is abstract - a lot of flexed feet on purpose, more interpretive than emotional if that makes sense. Generally won't see the same type of classic turns and jumps you might see in lyrical - you see abstract variations of these. Contemporary is a mix between the two. Of course there are grey areas between all of them. |
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5_6_7_8
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| To me, modern involves a particular "style" such as Graham, Limon, Cunningham, Horton etc. whereas contemporary is more similar to lyrical. Outside of the studio competition world, the term lyrical rarely exists. |
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cldancersmom
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| In my opinion there is no difference between lyrical, modern, contemporary, or jazz now days. They all look the same. One competition's rules defined modern as a a good place to put your second jazz or lyrical solo. |
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Shedances
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Modern dance strays far away from any classical lines ie Ballet. It is movements that are more jagged rather than fluid. They can be fast or slow. It is also a dance that can express emotion.
Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz using emotion to tell a story. The movements are faster than ballet but slower than jazz.
Contemporary dance isn't something that I have an experience with so I'm not really sure how to explain it. It doesn't seem all that different from modern to me personally but that may just be my lack of knowledge.
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scottishdancemom
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| There was another thread awhile back and I think it may have been Jeanne that had really good definitions for the different dance styles....Hey Jeanne....Where are you today? |
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dad_of_four
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Quote: Originally Posted by scottishdancemom
There was another thread awhile back and I think it may have been Jeanne that had really good definitions for the different dance styles....Hey Jeanne....Where are you today?
It should be easy enough to search Jeanne's posting to find the answer. Hold on, I will check...
Ok, never mind. That woman has almost 8,900 posting!!! |
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scottishdancemom
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I went to ask.com, and this is what I got...
Modern Dance -It expresses complex emotions and abstract ideas.
Lyrical dance is a fussion of ballet and jazz.
The name "Contemporary Dance" describes a range of techniques and styles used in classes, workshops and dance choreography. Contemporary dance was developed in the early 20th century as a reaction against the rigid techniques of ballet. Pioneers such as Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham searched for ease of movement using the body's natural lines and energy, allowing a greater range and fluidity of movement than conventional dance techniques.
Contemporary dance is characterised by its versatility: contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Contemporary seeks to work with the natural alignment of the body, and is therefore safe and accessible for beginners. At the same time, the ease of movement promoted by contemporary dance technique allows experienced dancers to push new boundaries of body movement.
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KMCandHKCsMOM
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| Contemporary seems to me to be lyrical with jazz/modern/ballet tech thrown in. JMHO. Again, like others, I am no expert, just a dancemom. watching/learning from the seats!! |
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icantdancemom
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Contemporary, lyrical and modern all have very different technique.
Lyrical has its roots in ballet. When you see lyrical danced, the posture is upright, the movement is "upwards" -- you leap and you point and you dance "into the sky" and "into the air". In lyrical you will see many of the same high kicks and leaps that you see in jazz because they both have their foundations in ballet.
Modern is very different and actually, there are many different "modern" styles. Some modern dance choreography, for example, will ask you to flex your feet and hold your feet parallel to each other suppressing the turnout. Its not so common to dance into the air. In true modern you will see movements that are not commonly see in ballet, lyrical or contemporary. The movement is slow and the story not as literal in the movement. Its more often seen in the professional world of dance companies.
Contemporary on the other hand is very much a hybrid style. It will blend components of lyrical, modern, jazz and even acro or hip hop. It tends to be very organic and very much up to the choreographer. Movement is sharper and also can be very "athletic". It is danced very much into the ground vs up in the air.
Lyrical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4UhM3dkxgE
Modern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydyzENoEkl0
Contemporary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmgZOpTO7QA
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5_6_7_8
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Modern dance strays far away from any classical lines ie Ballet. It is movements that are more jagged rather than fluid.
That all depends on the "style". |
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AshleysMOM
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| My feeling is that lyrical tells a story, based on the "lyrics" of the song, in a jazz/ballet based way. Modern is a style based fairly specifically in the style of Graham, Duncan and others. Contemporary I feel is a fusion or combination of many styles including acro and or "tricks" that are in fashion right now , ie "contempory", and is therefore kind of a moving target, unlike the rest. |
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