Perspectives / Modern dance @ Calstate LB

I went to the modern dance show, Prospectives by Panurgy Dance Project at Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater in Cal State University Long Beach. It was performed by the local dance artists who pursue their talents in dance as well as other creative areas.

I hadn't seen a real modern dance before, so I was interested in this performance. I kind of realized the difference between Modern dance and Contemporary ballet. The movements in Modern dance are pretty free style and don't follow the basic ballet skills. Contemporary is based on ballet skills no matter how they make it look loose. Although all of the choreography of the pieces looked somewhat similar to me, the dancers' expressions were dramatic and beautiful. I expected to see more power in the choreography. I guess that I will stay with Classical ballet...