GENRES
ACRO/OPEN ROUTINE
style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements
BALLET ROUTINE
classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures of classical ballet movement and technique
CHARACTER/NOVELTY ROUTINE
style of ballet deriving inspiration from national or folk dances, or interpreting and representing a particular profession, mode of living, or personality
CONTEMPORARY ROUTINE
style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet
HIP HOP ROUTINE
fusion dance genre with influences that include uprock, breaking, and funk styles
JAZZ ROUTINE
contains traditional jazz movements and technique.
LYRICAL ROUTINE
style that combines ballet and jazz dancing techniques. It is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics of the song
POINTE ROUTINE
classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes
TAP ROUTINE
form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion
Please ensure your final choice of genre selected appropriately fits your routine!
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Dance Nation reserves the right to combine similar genres to create a more competitive experience.
Example: lyrical/pointe, jazz/character, contemporary/modern