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Dance Styles in Musical Theater
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Contemporary
A fluid style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Seen in 'Hamilton' and 'Spring Awakening'.
Swing
A group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s-1940s. Features heavily in 'Swing!' and 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'.
Waltz
A smooth dance in triple time performed primarily in closed position. Seen in classics like 'Cinderella' and 'The Sound of Music'.
Tango
A sensual ballroom dance that originated in Buenos Aires, characterized by sharp movements and a close embrace. Featured in 'Evita' and 'Moulin Rouge!'.
Charleston
A 1920s dance popularized by the song of the same name. Featured in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and the 'Great Gatsby'.
Tap
A dance in which the rhythm is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or taps. Notable in '42nd Street' and 'Anything Goes'.
Jazz
A style that embodies various techniques, including kicks, leaps, and turns. Seen in 'Chicago' and 'A Chorus Line'.
Quickstep
A light, fast dance that includes advanced patterns such as syncopated footwork and runs. Features in 'Mary Poppins' and 'Dancing in the Rain'.
Ballroom
A set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively worldwide. Seen in 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Sound of Music'.
Samba
A lively, rhythmical dance of Afro-Brazilian origin danced under the Samba musical style. Featured in 'The Lion King' and 'Copacabana'.
Disco
A genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. 'Saturday Night Fever' showcased this style prominently.
Hip-Hop
A street dance style primarily performed to hip-hop music characterized by expressive movements. Seen in 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton'.
Modern
A free expressive style of dancing that began in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Featured in 'West Side Story' after Jerome Robbins' choreography.
Mambo
A Latin dance of Cuban origin that corresponds to Mambo music. Featured in 'West Side Story' and 'Guys and Dolls'.
Salsa
A popular form of social dance that originated in the Caribbean. Features in 'In the Heights' and 'On Your Feet!'.
Folk
Ethnic or traditional dances that are usually performed at social gatherings. Seen in 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'Brigadoon'.
Lyrical
A style that combines elements of ballet, modern, and jazz dance techniques. It is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion. Seen in 'Billy Elliot' and 'Dear Evan Hansen'.
Ballet
A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement. Features in 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'An American in Paris'.
Flamenco
A passionate and seductive art form from Southern Spain comprising guitar playing, song, dance, and handclaps. Featured in 'Man of La Mancha' and 'Zorro'.
Foxtrot
A smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. Featured in musicals such as 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Band Wagon'.
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