modern dance; contemporary dance; standard ballroom
Meanings
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modern dance; contemporary dance (20th-century Western art form)
Refers to the artistic dance movement that emerged in early 20th-century Europe and America as a rebellion against the rigid constraints of classical ballet, emphasizing free emotional expression through natural body movements.
She has studied modern dance since childhood and is good at improvisation.
Modern dance emphasizes dancers expressing emotions naturally through their bodies.
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This modern dance performance completely broke away from the constraints of traditional ballet.
In the early 20th century, modern dance emerged in America and Europe in opposition to the rigid forms of classical ballet.
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modern dance (sports dance category; standard ballroom dances)
technicalIn the context of Dancesport (体育舞蹈), refers specifically to the Standard Ballroom category, which includes five dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. Distinguished from Latin dance.
Sports dance competitions are divided into two major categories: modern dance and Latin dance.
Modern dance includes Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz.
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They participated in the modern dance event at the National Sports Dance Championships.
Learning modern dance requires mastering standard dance postures and steps.