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is ballet and modern dance the same?

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ohh no.  ballet is characterized by the turnout of the hips and only ballet dancers dance on pointe.  modern is looser and the steps aren't as strict.  However, often modern dancers are trained in ballet.  ballet companies often perform modern pieces.  for more information http://www.dancer.com/tom-parsons/faq_2.html  there are many books and essays written about modern vs. ballet.

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I can answer lots about ballet, specifically the Vaganova syllabus. I'm still training, but both my parents were professional dancers, so most answers will be coming from them, not me. :) They're the experts. Obviously, questions about difficult technique, etc, would be better answered with someone else, but if you're just becoming interested in dancing, or are having problems with basic steps, like pirouettes or plies, then I may be able to help

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I've seen ballet since the age of 0, because of my parents, and I am training to become a professional dancer now.

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