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The Pavlova Effect

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Anna Pavlova influenced ballet by touring the world and popularizing ballet with her iconic performance of 'The Dying Swan'.

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Breakdancing's Olympic Debut

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Breakdancing has been confirmed as an Olympic sport for Paris 2024, highlighting its global cultural and athletic value.

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Katherine Dunham and Afro-Caribbean Dance

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Her research and choreography significantly influenced American dance by incorporating Afro-Caribbean styles and techniques.

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Jerome Robbins and Broadway Choreography

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Elevated the importance of dance in musical theater through works like 'West Side Story', integrating dance to advance the plot and characters.

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The Birth of Hip Hop Culture (1970s)

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Hip hop dance emerged from the streets, changing the landscape of dance with styles such as breaking, popping, and locking.

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William Forsythe and Ballet Deconstruction

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Forsythe's work challenged traditional ballet aesthetics by deconstructing and rethinking ballet principles.

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Martha Graham and Modern Dance

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Developed the 'Graham technique', transforming modern dance with her expressive and dramatic style.

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Alvin Ailey and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Revolutionized African-American participation in 20th-century concert dance; melded modern dance and African-American culture.

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Sylvie Guillem

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Pushed the boundaries of ballet technique with her extraordinary flexibility and physical capabilities.

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Latin Ballroom Dance Boom

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Television shows like 'Dancing with the Stars' have popularized Latin ballroom dance, influencing dance education and competitive dance.

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The Nutcracker (1892)

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The popular ballet has become a Christmas tradition, showcasing Tchaikovsky's music and classical ballet on a global stage.

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Jazz Dance and its Evolution

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From African rhythms and dance to the influence of Broadway, jazz dance has incorporated various elements to form a unique and dynamic style.

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The Ballets Russes

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Innovated 20th-century dance by combining music, art, and choreography; introduced a new era of ballet including the 'ballets russes de serge diaghilev'.

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The Rite of Spring (1913)

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Revolutionized dance with its avant-garde approach, causing a riot at its premiere due to unconventional music and choreography.

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George Balanchine and the New York City Ballet

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Pioneered the neoclassical ballet form, emphasizing the dance over elaborate productions and narratives.

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The Royal Ballet of London

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One of the foremost internationally recognized ballet companies, fostering classical ballet in the UK and globally.

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Dance and Technology

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The integration of digital technology in dance has expanded the possibilities of choreography, performance, and audience engagement.

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Isadora Duncan and the Birth of Modern Dance

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Rebelled against the formalism of ballet, creating free and natural movements and heralding the era of modern dance in the early 20th century.

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Rudolf Nureyev's Defection and Impact

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Nureyev's defection to the West amplified ballet's global popularity and he became an icon, pushing the boundaries for male dancers.

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Merce Cunningham

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Introduced chance procedures into choreography and separated dance from music, expanding the possibilities of modern dance.

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Pina Bausch and Tanztheater

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Combined elements of dance, sound, and vivid stage sets, bringing deep emotional expression to dance theatre.

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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

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Influenced the evolution of dance in film with their sophisticated, elegant style and complex dance routines.

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Bob Fosse and Jazz Dance

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Innovated Broadway and cinema with his unique style, characterized by turned-in knees, rolled shoulders, and evocative isolations.

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Dance Theater of Harlem

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Established by Arthur Mitchell, it was the first African-American classical ballet company to achieve international acclaim.

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Michael Jackson and Dance

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Transformed music video choreography with iconic moves like the moonwalk; had a significant impact on pop and hip hop dance styles.

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