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Types of Ballet

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Classical Pas de Deux

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A dance duet where two dancers, typically a male and a female, perform ballet steps together. 'Le Corsaire' pas de deux is famous.

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Grand Ballet

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A large-scale ballet that features a significant number of dancers and elaborate sets and costumes. An example is 'Raymonda.'

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Romantic Ballet

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Focuses on the expression of ethereal qualities and emotions. Examples include 'La Sylphide' and 'Coppélia.'

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Lyrical Ballet

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Emphasizes expressiveness and smooth, fluid movement. 'Dances at a Gathering' by Jerome Robbins is notable for its lyricism.

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Contemporary Ballet

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Combines classical ballet elements with modern dance. Examples include works by choreographers like Wayne McGregor and Matthew Bourne.

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Demi-Character Ballet

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A style of ballet that combines the techniques of classical ballet with the freedom of expression and character of folk dances. Examples include parts of 'Coppélia.'

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Neoclassical Ballet

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Strips down the opulent setting and costumes of classical ballet. Notable examples are many works by George Balanchine.

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Plotless Ballet

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Focuses on emotion and movement rather than telling a story. 'Serenade' by Balanchine is a well-known example.

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Comic Ballet

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Ballet that incorporates comedic elements. 'La Fille Mal Gardée' is one of the oldest and most famous comic ballets.

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Classical Ballet

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Characterized by its gracefulness, precision, and formalized steps and gestures. Examples include 'The Nutcracker,' 'Swan Lake,' and 'Giselle.'

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Narrative Ballet

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Tells a story through dance, music, and often spoken word. Examples include 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Manon.'

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Abstract Ballet

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Not bound to a story or theme, it focuses on movements that can be open to audience interpretation. 'Artifact Suite' by William Forsythe is an example.

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Ballet d'Action

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An early form of narrative ballet that tells a story entirely through dance and mime, without spoken or sung words. Jean-Georges Noverre pioneered this in the 18th century.

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Pas de Quatre

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A dance for four dancers, famous through 'Pas de Quatre' choreographed by Jules Perrot in 1845.

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Character Ballet

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Involves dance that portrays a particular character, often influenced by folk traditions. 'Don Quixote' provides examples of character dances.

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