Neoclassical ballet

Neoclassical ballet is a 20th century style which deconstructs classic ballet structure and instead focuses on the technique and virtuosity of the dance. Done at more extreme tempos and gets rid of tutus, scenarios, stories, sets and anything too dramatic that takes away the focus from the structured dance. George Balanchine is a great example of neoclassical ballet and is also one of the dancers who helped define this concept.

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"Dance History." Neoclassical Ballet Ballet. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2013. <https://sites.google.com/site/ugadancehistory/kjn>