While a typical breakdance battle sees two ``b-boy'' crews go up against each other, on one stage in Seoul a group of breakdancers is being challenged by a rather unusual opponent _ ballerinas.
In ``The Ballerina Who Fell in Love With a B-boy,''a local nonverbal stage performance currently on an open run at SJ B-boys Theater in Seoul, dancers pit the latest urban moves against the most delicate of pirouettes in various face-off scenes.
In one scene, the members of Gorilla Crew and Brooklyn Monkeys are constantly in motion, whether in midair executing a complex series of somersaults or on the dance floor spinning or snaking across the stage. The exception, of course, is the execution of a ``freeze,'' referring to the act of bringing all movement to a halt, usually done in such positions as a headstand or upside down with the support of just one hand. (KOREA TIMES, KOREA)
When Hip Hop and Ballet Collide
When Hip Hop And Ballet Collide
Trend Themes
1. Hip Hop-ballet Dance Fusion - The fusion of Hip Hop and Ballet in dance performances is a trend that creates fresh and innovative ways for the two genres to collaborate.
2. Cross-genre Performances - Performances that combine dance genres from seemingly different worlds are a trend that creates new and unique entertainment experiences.
3. Nonverbal Performance Art - The trend of nonverbal performance art is becoming increasingly popular as a way to create art through movement and emotion without language barriers.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The Entertainment industry has the potential to disrupt the status quo by creating more cross-collaborations between different genres of dance.
2. Art Industry - The Art industry can benefit from the trend of nonverbal performance art as it opens up new avenues for artists to express themselves through movement and emotion.
3. Education Industry - The Education industry can disrupt traditional dance curriculums by incorporating more cross-genre techniques in training programs, exposing students to a wider range of movement styles.